Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Washington Open Finals Postponed to Monday Due to Rain
The Washington Open tennis tournament had to delay its final matches because of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The women's final between Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala stopped in the second set, and the men's final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar was also put off.
The organisers said they would still let people who bought tickets for Sunday play on Monday, and they even offered extra tickets.
The same weather also caused matches at the Canadian Open in Toronto and Montreal to be postponed.
Everyone is waiting for the matches to finish on Monday.
Washington Open men’s and women’s finals postponed to Monday due to rain and thunderstorms.
Jessica Pegula leads 6‑4, 1‑2 in the suspended women’s final against Alexandra Eala.
Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar were set for a Sunday afternoon men’s final, also delayed.
Canadian Open matches in Toronto and Montreal were postponed because of adverse weather.
Organisers will honour Sunday tickets and offer an extra 1,000 tickets for Monday finals.
- Who
- Tennis players Jessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, Rafael Jodar and tournament organisers
- What
- Men's and women's finals postponed to Monday
- When
- Originally scheduled for Sunday, rescheduled for Monday
- Where
- Washington, DC; also Canadian Open in Toronto and Montreal
- Why
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted play
- Event
- Washington Open Finals
- Postponed to
- Monday
- Weather
- Rain and thunderstorms
- Players
- Jessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, Rafael Jodar
- Organiser statement
- Sunday tickets honoured for Monday finals
