"Worst tournament of the year?" - Tennis fans left frustrated by organizers during rain delay at the 2022 San Diego Open

Donna Vekic
Rain delay in San Diego frustrates tennis fans

Tennis fans were left baffled by the extended rain delay during the second semifinal between Danielle Collins and Donna Vekic at the 2022 San Diego Open on Saturday.

Play was suspended after rain interrupted the match in the third set. But fans were not happy when the match did not resume even after the rain subsided and the court was dry, and took to Twitter to vent their frustration.

One fan asked whether the event was the "worst tournament of the year."

"Worst tournament of the year, or worst tournament of the year?" they tweeted.

The peeved fan again wondered why the match hadn't resumed even after the court had been dry for 20 minutes.

"You really can't make this shit up, what the hell are these people doing here. Court is dry since 20 minutes ago..." they added.

Here are a few more reactions from frustrated fans:

"I just lost my focus in the middle of the [first] set" - Iga Swiatek after reaching the final of the 2022 San Diego Open

Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula during their semifinal at the 2022 San Diego Open
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula during their semifinal at the 2022 San Diego Open

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek reached the final of the 2022 San Diego Open after defeating home favorite Jessica Pegula in three sets. In her post-match interview, Swiatek said she lost focus in the first set and that she didn't want to repeat the mistake going forward.

"I knew I had the game to win this match, but I just lost my focus in the middle of the [first] set. I didn't want to make that mistake again," she said.

After a lengthy rain delay, the Pole regrouped to take the next two sets and advance to the final. She joked that being from Europe, she was used to the wet weather.

"I'm from Europe, so I'm used to wet weather," she continued. "With the heavier balls, it was hard for me to play with more topspin. I managed to change it up, so I'm happy about that."

Swiatek will face either Vekic or Collins in the final. Their match, which was suspended due to rain, is currently tied at one set apiece, with the American leading 4-2 in the decider.

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