Niclas Füllkrug has been a big success at Werder Bremen since returning on loan from West Ham in the summer, with a brace against SC Paderborn at the weekend taking his tally to seven goals in as many games for the Green-Whites this season.
Given Füllkrug's impressive form, questions are already being asked about Werder's chances of keeping the 33-year-old beyond this season, with sporting managing director Clemens Fritz addressing the topic on the Sky programme "Sky90 – die Fußballdebatte" on Sunday.
"Ultimately, there are three parties involved: West Ham, Niclas and Werder Bremen. And that is, of course, what makes it challenging. With two parties, things are sometimes a little easier," Fritz said.
One positive for Werder is that Füllkrug is happy at the club.
"Niclas feels comfortable in Bremen. He does us an enormous amount of good. Of course, I would be delighted if he stayed with us beyond this season, and I'm sure the whole of Bremen would feel the same. At the moment, however, it's still too early," Fritz added.

#fritz #llkrug #parties

It was everything the Houston Cougars envisioned when they joined the Big 12.
A ranked matchup, the program's first at TDECU Stadium since 2015. A sellout crowd of 42,544. And most importantly, a statement victory to catapult the Cougars further into the national conversation.
In front of the fourth-largest crowd in TDECU Stadium history, No. 20 Houston outlasted No. 18 Oklahoma State in an offensive shootout, earning its fourth consecutive victory and securing bowl eligibility with a 35-32 win.
"I really felt like we had a homefield advantage," Houston head coach Willie Fritz said. "They were loud and the student section I thought was outstanding. I appreciate everybody coming out and hopefully you saw what UH football is all about and also the experience here."
Houston never trailed after the first quarter, largely thanks to quarterback Conner Weigman. The rising Heisman candidate delivered arguably his finest performance in his five years of college football, bouncing back from an interception on the opening drive to throw for career-highs of 343 yards and five touchdowns. He completed 72.7 percent of attempts while consistently solving every puzzle the Oklahoma State defense threw at him.

#houston #stadium #victory #fourth

For 23 years, it has been the world's most annoying sports trivia question: Who's the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles ****** le?
Ben Shelton has always been the one with the ability to change it.
No disrespect to any of the others who have carried the red, white and blue banner for more than two decades across the men's tennis tour since Andy Roddick won his US Open ****** le in 2003. John Isner served his way to millions of dollars and a few nice tournament wins. The likes of Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey did the best they could in the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal/Novak Djokovic era. Taylor Fritz has worked tirelessly to improve his game and continues to be a factor among the best players in the world.
But there is no divine right for any country, even one as big and athletically successful as the USA, to produce Grand Slam champions in a global sport where only a select few are going to rise to the top. It takes everything: Talent, development, the right set of circumstances and maybe a little bit of luck.
And for Shelton, the 23-year old who was born in Atlanta, raised to be an NCAA champion in Gainesville, Fla., and unleashed onto the world stage by a meticulously patient father/coach, only one more match stands in his way of the ultimate American story.

#grand #slam #best #andy

Heidi Klum and her daughter Lou were spotted on a rare outing. While Klum is frequently photographed at events and shows, Lou, 16, the daughter Klum shares with Seal, has a more private life. This week, the two were spotted as they carried out various errands in Los Angeles.
Heidi Klum is seen at the Hotel Martinez during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2026 (@ Arnold Jerocki)
While it was an everyday outing, Klum and Lou looked stylish for the occasion. Klum wore an all-black outfit made up of matching leather baggy pants with a knit top. She completed the look with a leather top, and her adorable dog, Fritz, was in a bag hanging from her shoulder.
Lou opted for grey, wearing a baggy shirt with jewelry and black pants. Her hair was curly and long, showcasing some light makeup for the occasion.
Heidi Klum and her daughter Lou on an outing in Los Angeles (@ Backgrid/The Grosby Group)

#baggy

All four of the top women's seeds are into the semi-finals of the US Open for the first time since the 1975 edition of the tournament.
All of two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, new world No 1 Elena Rybakina, former finalist Jessica Pegula and 2023 winner Coco Gauff survived three-set thrillers to make the last four, with Kazakhstan's Rybakina usurping Sabalenka at the top of the world rankings as a result.
The men's tournament has stood in sharp contrast: top seed Alexander Zverev has now reached the semi-finals of all four grand slams this year, but many of the other big names crashed out early.
The shocks started in the first round as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, with third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime and 2024 runner-up Taylor Fritz falling in the third round.
Carlos Alcaraz made a fine run to the quarter-finals on his return from a nearly five-month injury layoff but lost to Ben Shelton in a deciding set tiebreak, with an American finalist guaranteed as the eighth seed faces Frances Tiafoe. The men's semis are completed by 2022 semi-finalist Karen Khachanov.

#tournament

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev is the only Grand Slam champion still standing as the US Open men's singles hit the semi-final stage on Friday, when all eyes will be on the all-American matchup between eighth-seeded Ben Shelton and 11th seed Frances Tiafoe.
Shelton vanquished defending champion and seven-time major-winner Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping quarter-final that kept even Zverev watching until after 3:30 in the morning.
"I did not go to bed," the German said, predicting a "fun semi-final between two Americans."
Tiafoe also came through a dramatic five sets to reach the last four, rallying from two sets down to hand young compatriot Alex Michelsen a heartbreaking defeat.
Now he and Shelton will battle to become the first US man to reach the US Open final since Taylor Fritz in 2024 and have a chance to end the American men's 23-year Grand Slam ****** le drought -- stretching back to Andy Roddick's 2003 US Open triumph.

#open #slam #champion

The shocks started early at this US Open as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, losing in the first round.
The Serb broke down in tears as he fell in five sets to Mariano Navone, in a match where he physically struggled with the heat and humidity and threw up several times.
The defeat - his first time losing in the opening round of a slam since the Australian Open in 2006 - brings an abrupt end to his quest for a 25th major **** le.
Third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime is the biggest name to fall so far, losing in four sets to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round, while last year's finalist and 10th seed Amanda Anisimova crashed out in the third round to Anastasia Potapova.
2024 runner-up Taylor Fritz also lost in the third round, falling in five to 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo, as did French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli on a Saturday of shocks.

#Third #shocks

The shocks have already started at the US Open as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, losing in the first round.
The Serb broke down in tears as he fell in five sets to Mariano Navone, in a match where he physically struggled with the heat and humidity and threw up several times.
The defeat - his first time losing in the opening round of a slam since the Australian Open in 2006 - brings an abrupt end to his quest for a 25th major ***** le.
Third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime is the biggest name to fall so far, losing in four sets to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round, while last year's finalist and 10th seed Amanda Anisimova crashed out in the third round to Anastasia Potapova.
2024 runner-up Taylor Fritz also lost in the third round, falling in five to 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo, as did French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli on a Saturday of shocks.

#seed #Third #losing

Taylor Fritz was unable to explain how he let a two-set lead slip against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo as he became one of six top-10 seeds to be eliminated from the men's draw in the first week of the US Open.
The American ninth seed was in complete control and went an early break up in the third set, only for 24th seed Cerundolo to produce a shock 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 win to reach the fourth round.
Less than an hour later, fifth seed Flavio Cobolli of Italy fell to a 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 0-6 3-6 defeat by Belgium's Alexander Blockx, opening up the men's draw even further.
However, German top seed Alexander Zverev did survive. The French Open champion won 6-2 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 against Chilean 25th seed Alejandro Tabilo to move into the last 16.
"I don't even know what to say," Fritz said. "I don't really want to talk to anybody, see anybody.

#seed #cerundolo #open

Taylor Fritz was unable to explain how he let a two-set lead slip against Francisco Cerundolo as he became one of six top-10 seeds to be eliminated from the men's draw in the first week of the US Open.
The American ninth seed was in complete control and went an early break up in the third set, only for Argentina's Cerundolo to produce a shock 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 win to reach the fourth round.
Less than an hour later, fifth seed Flavio Cobolli of Italy fell to a 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 0-6 3-6 defeat by Belgium's Alexander Blockx, opening up the men's draw even further.
"I don't even know what to say," Fritz said. "I don't really want to talk to anybody, see anybody.
"I need to get out for a couple days and then get back to work. I don't know how I let that happen today."

#cerundolo #anybody

The shocks have already started at the US Open as 23-time grand slam champion and fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest exit at a major in 20 years, losing in the first round.
The Serb broke down in tears as he fell in five sets to Mariano Navone, in a match where he physically struggled with the heat and humidity and threw up several times.
The defeat - his first time losing in the opening round of a slam since the Australian Open in 2006 - brings an abrupt end to his quest for a 25th major ******* le.
Third seed and last year's semi-finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime is the biggest name to fall so far, losing in four sets to Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round, while last year's finalist and 10th seed Amanda Anisimova crashed out in the third round to Anastasia Potapova.
2024 runner-up Taylor Fritz also lost in the third round, falling in five to 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo, as did French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli on a Saturday of shocks.

#round #shocks

The American charge faltered at the US Open after shock defeats for Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova.
Fritz, the ninth seed, looked to be cruising into the fourth round when he moved two sets ahead of Argentina's Federico Cerundolo.
The 28-year-old, runner-up two years ago, had not dropped a set all week and appeared to be on the verge of joining compatriots Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Alex Michelson in the last 16.
But Cerundolo, the surprise winner at Queen's Club earlier this summer, scrapped his way back into an error-heavy match and won 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4.
The host nation is still looking for its first men's singles ****** le winner since 2003, when Andy Roddick beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final.

#amanda

Morgan Riddle, ex-girlfriend of American tennis star Taylor Fritz, has reportedly struggled to accept his new relationship with Olivia Jade following their recent breakup. Amid Fritz's US Open run, a source claims Riddle feels he "moved on very quickly" after their near six-year relationship.
According to Page Six's Lanae Brody, while Riddle maintains a public front of having completely moved on, Fritz's "quick pivot" to a new relationship under a month post-split has proven difficult for her to observe.
"She acts like him dating Olivia doesn't bother her, but it does," a source told Page Six. "In her eyes, he moved on very quickly."
Fritz and Riddle dated for nearly six years, with reports suggesting they started their relationship in June 2020 and split up in April 2026.
Brody added that a major driver behind the split was Riddle's reluctance to relocate full-time to California and take on a stepmother role for Fritz's nine-year-old son.

#riddle

Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle's nearly six-year relationship ended in April, and new reporting says the split may have come down to two practical questions: what role Riddle wanted in Fritz's family life and where she wanted to build her own future.
Anonymous sources told Page Six that Riddle was not ready to take on a stepmother role to Fritz's 9-year-old son and did not want to settle full time in California. The sources said her career was pulling her toward New York, where she moved this spring.
Neither Fritz nor Riddle has publicly confirmed those specific reasons. Riddle has spoken more broadly about why she left, saying in June that she had spent roughly a year and a half feeling as though the life she was living no longer felt like her own. She also told ELLE that she and Fritz were "on good terms."
Fritz has since been linked to Olivia Jade Giannulli. Page Six's sources have described the relationship as casual and not exclusive, while neither Fritz nor Giannulli has publicly defined it. Riddle, for her part, has not publicly commented on Giannulli.
Page Six's September 4 report gives the most specific account yet of what may have separated Fritz and Riddle. According to the outlet's sources, Riddle was not prepared to become a stepmother and wanted to pursue her career in New York rather than establish a full-time life in California.

#year #wanted #publicly

Taylor Fritz is set to begin his 2026 US Open campaign against 18-year-old American Darwin Blanch. The No. 9 seed is looking forward to ending a 23-year wait for a men's Grand Slam champion, while his off-court life is also drawing plenty of attention ahead of his first-round match in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Days before the year's final Grand Slam, the American tennis star was spotted with social media influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli in New York City on August 24, adding to the romance rumors that have surrounded the pair.
Giannulli is a 26-year-old social media influencer and YouTuber with 1.3 million followers on Instagram. She is the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, and later launched her own beauty brand, o.piccola.
Speculation about the 28-year-old ATP pro and Giannulli began earlier this summer. In May, reports claimed the two were seen together at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles, where they reportedly appeared "cozy."
Last month, reports said Fritz brought Giannulli as his guest to the wedding of fellow American pro Tommy Paul and Dairy Boy founder Paige Lorenze. And a week ago, they were also spotted together in Manhattan, their first public appearance since May.

#year #fritz #grand #slam

Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.

#wrapping #solo #summer #first

BRENHAM - The bleachers are gone. So is the large blue sign that celebrated Blinn College's four national championships.
The cramped office where Willie Fritz began his head-coaching career is now a parking lot.
On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was little to suggest that the patch of grass in the middle of campus was once home to one of the greatest stretches in junior college football history.
With preseason camp still days away, a blocking sled sat idle in the grass. A lone goal post stood at one end.
Nearly 30 years after Fritz last coached here, much of the history is stored away in boxes filled with old photos, game programs and statistics - remnants of an ***** og era. Home games moved away from campus 17 years ago.

#home

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The 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament begins in earnest this Sunday, Aug. 30. This year will see some big names on the court, including Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz and Serena and Venus Williams, competing in doubles as a wild card entry.
The tournament will air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. You can stream every match with an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Disney+ subscribers can catch all the Day 1 action in-app, no add-on required.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2026 U.S. Open tennis tournament, including the full TV schedule, where to stream matches without cable and more.
Date: August 30-September 13, 2026

#elena

The high-profile mixed doubles event at the US Open is underway with several star pairings in action at Flushing Meadows.
Serena Williams, who returned to tennis in June, partnered up with defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz in New York – but the high-profile duo proved no match for Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals.
World No 1 women's player Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic were the top seeds but lost in the first round, with the all-American pairing of Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz the second seeds.
The Italian doubles pairing of Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori were the defending champions, but also made an early exit.
Here's everything you need to know for the US Open mixed doubles event.

#doubles

Taylor Fritz is making the most of his downtime before the US Open gets underway, having been spotted spending quality time with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli, the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli. The duo caught attention with their outing in New York ahead of the world No. 10's campaign at his home Slam.
Fritz and Giannulli were first linked in May after they were seen together in California. The reports emerged weeks after the end of Fritz's six-year relationship with influencer Morgan Riddle. The pair had been dating since 2020, with Riddle becoming a well-known presence at tournaments.
While Fritz has yet to publicly address their split, Riddle has opened up about why she felt the need to end their relationship, while also revealing that they have remained on "good terms."
Meanwhile, Fritz and Giannulli appear to have stayed close. They were spotted enjoying each other's company during an outing in New York ahead of the US Open.

#fritz

Olivia Jade Giannulli and Taylor Fritz are reportedly settling into a romance.
Page Six reports that the YouTuber and the tennis star have been "hanging out and enjoying their time together," and there's "an obvious chemistry between them", but that they "are not exclusive", according to a source close to the couple.
Back in May, celebrity gossip source DeuxMoi reported that the influencer and the tennis pro were spotted "looking cosy" at The Bird Streets Club in Los Angeles.
The duo were next seen together at influencer Paige Lorenze and tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding in July.
Speculation reached a fever pitch over the weekend, after the pair were spotted together again in New York City, with eyewitnesses telling TMZ that Fritz picked Giannulli up Saturday at her place. From there, the outlet reports, the two headed to Fritz's hotel, where they were photographed arriving together.
Fritz broke up with his model and influencer partner Morgan Riddle in April.

#influencer #giannulli #reports #spotted

The 2026 US Open is underway so it is time for the tournament to serve up massive quantities of its iconic signature ****** tail known as the Honey Deuce.
There is good news and bad news about the Honey Deuce in 2026. The good news is that its price has not increased from last year's $23.
However, the bad news is that the Honey Deuce will compete for tennis fans' dollars and tastebuds with the new drink on the block, the Moet Serve.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Olivia Jade spark dating rumors ahead of US Open after NYC outing
The Honey Deuce contains GREY GOOSE® Vodka, fresh lemonade, premium raspberry liqueur, and frozen honeydew melon ****** . It is served in liquid or frozen varieties.

#good #frozen

American tennis star Taylor Fritz is no stranger to having a high-profile relationship in the spotlight. He previously dated social media influencer Morgan Riddle for nearly six years before their split in April 2026, and now he appears to be back in the saddle.
Ahead of the 2026 US Open, Fritz was spotted out in New York City with another model and social media influencer, Olivia Jade Giannulli, with the Instagram account deuxmoi sharing photos of the pair out on the town.
Immediately, the internet went wild with the spotting of the 28-year-old Fritz and 28-year-old Olivia Jade, who is the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin. Olivia boasts more than 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
The New York Post notes there are "unconfirmed reports that Fritz had taken Jade to fellow American tennis star Tommy Paul's wedding earlier in the summer." A wedding date? That's how you know things are getting serious.
MORE: Taylor Fritz, Chipotle partner for unique social media promotion at 2026 US Open

#taylor

The 2026 US Open is upon us. Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, and Holger Rune are among the injured players unable to compete.
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.

#sinner

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with the winners trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz of the United States to win the Men's Singles Final on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a knee injury, opening up the draw for Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and others.
"Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year," the 24-year-old Italian announced on social media. "We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I'm obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there."
Sinner, 25, is the reigning Wimbledon champion and won the U.S. Open in 2024 before falling in last year's final to Alcaraz.
He and Alcaraz have combined to win 10 of the last 11 major ***** les.

#alcaraz #last #final #knee

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Saia President and CEO, Fritz Holzgrefe, shares insights into the current LTL freight market, including customer sentiment and Saia's strategic network expansion. Discover how Saia's investment in new terminals and workforce is cutting transit times, offering unparalleled service, and driving growth in competitive markets across the U.S. Holzgrefe also discusses navigating inflationary costs and balancing wage increases while maintaining a focus on customer value. #LTL #FreightMarket #SupplyChain
Saia has opened 70 terminals since 2017 as part of a deliberate, multiyear organic expansion that CEO Fritz Holzreif says is still far from its full potential. Since 2023 alone, the carrier has added close to 40 new locations and replaced or relocated another 30 facilities — a pace of physical network transformation that Holzreif said no other LTL carrier has matched in the same period.
The buildout matters because it has unlocked transit lanes Saia could not previously offer. Customers can now ship freight from Trenton, N.J., to Texas markets in three days, Holzreif noted — a direct result of the denser footprint. "Customers are coming to us and say, 'Oh, fantastic, you can now get my freight from Trenton, New Jersey to Texas markets in 3 days,'" he said. "That's significant. We couldn't do that historically."
"We are early innings of tapping the full potential of this business," Holzreif said, adding that the roughly 40 facilities opened since 2023 have not yet reached the profitability or density levels the company believes they can achieve.

#saia #since #markets

Heidi Klum was in manifestation mode as she kicked off the morning on the beach on August 8.
The supermodel posed in a tiny baby blue string bikini during a stroll with her pup Fritz.
Klum also shared a rare vide of her with Tom Kaulitz, with whom she recently celebrated her 7th wedding anniversary.
Heidi Klum was feeling lucky as she celebrated a major astrological event in her signature summer uniform: A barely-there swimsuit. Just days after celebrating her 7-year wedding anniversary with husband Tom Kaulitz, the 53-year-old supermodel stripped down to a micro baby blue string bikini for a beachside "manifestation" on August 8.
Heidi Klum in a string bikini in St. Barths
Credit: Instagram/Heidi Klum

#august

Jessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, and Rafael Jódar have suffered a major setback after their long wait to complete their respective finals on Sunday, August 2, ended in disappointment. The Mubadala DC Open organizers announced that play had been canceled for the day due to relentless rain.
The update comes after the ATP and WTA 1000 events in Montréal and Toronto, respectively, were also forced to delay play because of inclement weather.
Pegula and Eala were scheduled to take the court for their final at 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. However, the match did not get underway until 3:00 p.m. local time after the tournament issued multiple rain delay updates.
The pair completed 13 uninterrupted games, with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2, before another spell of rain forced them off the court. Tournament organizers were unable to get the courts back into playable condition as persistent drizzle throughout the day prevented the final from resuming.
At around 9:00 p.m. ET, the Mubadala DC Open officially canceled Sunday's play and postponed the matches to Monday. While Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala will resume their final from the second set, the ATP 500 final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jódar, which was scheduled to follow on the same court, has been postponed in its entirety to August 3.

#pegula #eala

Hours of rain and uncertainty led to a late Sunday announcement by the Mubadala DC Open to cancel the women's and men's finals matches.
Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala played for about an hour before leaving the court at around 4 PM EDT. Pegula won the first set 6-4. The second set was on serve 2-1 with Eala leading. Pegula will be up to serve when play resumes.
The women, as well as the men, Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar, desperately wanted to play tennis on Sunday. They wanted to travel to Toronto and Montreal, respectively, where the National Bank Open WTA and ATP 1000 tournaments got underway on Sunday. The match schedule at those tournaments was also affected by rain, supending play.
MORE: Rain delays highly anticipated Mubadala DC Open singles finals featuring Pegula, Eala, Fritz, Jodar
The problem was the rain started and stopped multiple times.

#pegula #Rain #finals

WASHINGTON — After nearly nine hours of intermittent heavy rain, thunder and lightning Sunday, the DC Open postponed its women's and men's finals until Monday.
Rain delayed the start of the women's final between the No. 1 seed American Jessica Pegula and rising star Alex Eala of the Philippines by three hours Sunday. Pegula won the first set, 6-4, in smothering humidity and Eala led 2-1 in the second before the rain came again and the tournament suspended play just before 4 p.m.
Pegula and Eala will resume their match at noon Monday. The men's final between No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz of the United States and the young Spaniard Rafael Jodar will follow.
The tournament announced the postponements at 9:06 p.m. to a hearty few members of the crowd who were still hanging out on the grounds.
The prospect of a Monday final is slightly complicated for the DC Open, which, as a late-summer tournament held in the mid-Atlantic, deals with weather delays nearly every year. But summer storms rarely affect the final in Washington, and extending the tournament by a day puts players in a slight time crunch as the next event on most players' calendars — the National Bank Open, which hosts its men's event in Montreal this year and women's event in Toronto — already started Sunday.

#open #pegula #Event