New York declared a state of emergency as dangerous flash floods and tornadoes have been unleashed across the region
Rain enters the court through the outer openings of the roof causing a delay during the match between South Africa’s Kevin Anderson and Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman at the 2021 US Open on September 1 in New York. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
The United States Tennis Association is working with New York authorities to identify routes to get fans home from the US Open, according to spokesperson Chris Widmaier.
The USTA is sending vehicles out to look for routes away from the venue at Flushing Meadows, Queens, according to Widmaier.
“Our goal is to get people out safely,” he said.
Limited train services are running from stations near the venue, Widmaier said.
The US Open, tennis’ final major tournament of the year, is scheduled to run until September 12.
