why is play suspended at us open

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Play at the 2025 US Open has been suspended due to inclement weather, particularly rain. The qualifying matches were postponed after rain forced cancellations, and on certain days, play had to be stopped and players sent off the courts because of storms and wet conditions. This caused delays, cancellations, and rescheduling of matches on the outer courts. Matches scheduled in stadiums with roofs, like Arthur Ashe Stadium, were less affected but some matches elsewhere were suspended or rescheduled due to weather interruptions.

Additionally, there was a notable suspension of play during Daniil Medvedev's match due to a photographer unexpectedly entering the court, causing an interruption and a delay of over six minutes. This was not a weather-related suspension but a disruption due to an external intrusion.

Therefore, the primary cause for play suspension at the US Open in August 2025 has been rainy and stormy weather conditions.