Rain delays matches at D.C. Open and Canadian Open events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Rain interruptions have affected tournament play throughout North America, particularly at the D.C. Open and Canadian Open. The finals of the D.C. Open have been postponed, while both draws at the Canadian Open faced significant delays, leading to several cancellations. Venus Williams commenced her match in Toronto but could only complete seven matches before rain forced organizers to cancel the evening session, leaving fans disappointed and ticket refunds necessary. The Canadian Open's men's and women's events were impacted, with minimal play at both sites, while the opening ceremony also faced disruptions due to weather.
- •D.C. Open finals postponed due to rain.
- •Canadian Open's matches delayed across both venues.
- •Venus Williams played but lost her first-round match.
- •Night session at Canadian Open canceled before matches started.
- •Refunds issued for tickets following canceled sessions.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — How rain wreaked havoc with the start and end of tournaments across North America
"Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the start and end of tournaments fell victim to rain, a cult figure stuck to his lore and a calendar quirk could have an effect on a big comeback. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here. How did rain wreak havoc across the tennis world? As the D.C. Open in Washington saw its finals postponed due to rain, the Canadian Open’s
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