US Open: Cobolli serving for match, Rybakina & Fritz in action

A rain delay halted play on all outdoor courts at the US Open on Thursday, pausing matches across the venue. The interruption arrived as the tournament moved into its later rounds, with several marquee contests slated for the day. Players including Italy’s Sofia Cobolli, Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina and USA’s Taylor Fritz saw their start times shifted, and the pause set the stage for a condensed schedule once conditions improved. Play later resumed on the outer courts after the rain eased.

Yahoo Sports reported that rain forced the halt, while KSAT highlighted Madison Keys’ victory in early action despite the weather. The Weather Channel warned of a thunder threat persisting through Thursday before cooler, less humid conditions arrive later in the week. Atptour.com confirmed that matches restarted on the outside courts once the delay ended, and the BBC noted Cobolli serving for match point as Rybakina and Fritz took the court in subsequent rounds. The mixed conditions left players navigating both competition and shifting climate.

Forecasts indicate thunder will continue through Thursday, raising the possibility of additional interruptions before cooler, drier air arrives later in the week. Stakeholders will monitor the evolving weather as matches involving Cobolli, Rybakina and Fritz progress, and organizers are positioned to adjust court assignments if needed. The next set of scheduled games will test how quickly the tournament can regain momentum under the anticipated improved conditions.