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Cincinnati Open Hit by Storms on Opening Day of Tournament
Crews worked across all 31 courts as the first round of qualifying was delayed by an hour and play remained halted after 3 p.m. storms.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 11, storms delayed the start of Cincinnati Open qualifying at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, forcing officials to issue weather warnings as dark skies and strong winds swept through Mason.
- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms rolled through Mason throughout the day, causing repeated interruptions; a steady downpour around 3:00 p.m. halted play for hours after qualifying had begun shortly after noon.
- Crews deployed machines called Vaptors to dry all 31 courts rapidly, while many fans sought shelter in the Kroger Indoor Fan Zone, a new addition featuring live entertainment and air conditioning.
- Despite the disruptions, 12 of 48 scheduled first-round qualifying matches were completed by late afternoon. Media director Pete Holtermann said crews were prepared and prioritized safety: "The weather is always going to be a variable."
- Tournament leaders are calling this year's event "bigger and better," with director of marketing Elizabeth Desrosiers confirming the tournament extended to a two-week schedule running through Aug. 23.
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Controversy rocks Cincinnati Open as fans cry foul after weather chaos cancels qualifying session: "Absolutely embarassing"
Rain and thunderstorms in the Mason area led to the cancellation of the second session of the 2026 Cincinnati Open. Following this, fans expressed their frustration and disappointment.
The capricious weather conditions in Cincinnati, USA, forced the organizers to suspend all the meetings during the first two days of competition.
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