“The tournament in Dubai was influenced by the weather”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Due to the weather conditions, namely the drain, 3 matches were suspended. In particular, the rain affected the Ukrainianka match Marty Kostyuk Against American Sophia Kenin.
Also because of the rain “affected” and Elina Svitolina and Diana Yastremska. Their games were to be started before 1:00 pm Kyiv time, but eventually postponed.
It is noted that the rain has stopped and the matches should recover within 30-40 minutes.
WTA 1000 Dubai. 1/16 finals. February 18 (suspended matches)
Eva Forest (Germany) – Jasmine Paolini (Italy) – 0: 1 (2: 6, 5: 6)
Sofia Kerin (USA) – Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – 0: 1 (5: 7)
Ludmila Samsonova – Jessica Pegula (USA) – 0: 0 (0: 4)
They have slawly started to Dry the Courts at the Dubai 1000.Play Should Resume in 30-40Mins If No More Rain.
Matches Suspended:
Sofia Kenin – Marta Kostyuk 5-7,
Eva Lys-Jasmine Paeolini 2-6, *5-6 (30-40)
Liudmilla Samsonova-Jessica Pegula *0-4 (ADV-40) pic.twitter.com/qohms1ifqc
– Edgeai (@edgeaApp) February 18, 2025