Winston-Salem Open semifinals delayed due to rain on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Play at the Winston-Salem Open was halted due to rain, impacting both men's singles semifinals scheduled for Friday afternoon. As of 5:30 p.m. ET, no matches had resumed, with thundershowers forecasted to last into the evening. Only one match had concluded prior to the delay. Tournament officials confirmed that the two semifinals would proceed once conditions allow, with Saturday's final waiting on the outcomes. The weather prediction is more favorable for Saturday, calling for lighter rain and a high of 83 degrees.
- •Semifinals scheduled for 4 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. ET were postponed.
- •Only one doubles match concluded before the rain arrived.
- •Severe weather warnings affected the wider region including Charlotte.
- •Next weather update expected as conditions develop.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Why is the Winston-Salem Open Delayed Today? When Will Play Start Again?
"Why is the Winston-Salem Open delayed today? Here’s the latest on the weather delay and when Friday’s semifinal play could start again. The post Why is the Winston-Salem Open Delayed Today? When Will Play Start Again? appeared first on HEAVY.
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