The 2025 US Open women’s singles has faced a major setback. It seems like the weather does not want Aryna Sabalenka , Jessica Pegula , Naomi Osaka , and Amanda Anisimova to compete at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Why? Because the roof of the stadium is being shut. And the reason points to a severe thunderstorm.

The NY Times journalist, Christopher Clarey, took to X and stated , “ Roof closed in Ashe for these #USOpen women’s semis. No rain yet. Lots of wind. Definitely a boon to the big flat hitters, which tonight would mean…..everyone.” The meteorological department has warned the localities in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, West Seneca, North Tonawanda, Clarence, Lockport, Lackawanna, Batavia, and Kenmore. At 9:57 am EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located in Erie

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