Roland Garros washout keeps Djokovic and Halep waiting
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Torrential rain caused a complete washout of quarter-final action at Roland Garros on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep amongst the biggest victims.
It is the second time since 2016 that all French Open play was canceled and third since 2000.
The decision has left world No. 1 Djokovic and defending women's champion Halep facing having to play their quarter-finals on Thursday and semi-finals on Friday if they get through.
With the women's final set for Saturday, third seed Halep could end up playing three days in a row.
Spectators take cover under umbrellas due to a rain delay during the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros, June 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

Spectators take cover under umbrellas due to a rain delay during the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros, June 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

Tournament director Guy Forget said he remained hopeful of the French Open finishing on time on Sunday.
However, if the weather continues to deteriorate, the women's final could be shifted from Saturday to Sunday, sharing top billing with the men's title match.
"We always have to study the worst case scenario," said Forget.
With more bad weather is forecast, Forget said there was even the chance the women's final could go to Sunday alongside the men's.
Rainy day in the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

Rainy day in the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 5, 2019. /VCG Photo

The first quarter-finals had been completed on Tuesday with 11-time champion Rafael Nadal setting up a Friday semi-final against old rival Roger Federer.
Johanna Konta of Great Britain and Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic also won Tuesday with their semi-final, originally set for Thursday, to be played on Friday.
The French Open will be less affected by the weather next year as a retractable roof over Court Philippe Chatrier will come into operation.
Source(s): AFP