Rain disrupts the first day in Rome
For this first day of the main draw in Rome, matches were suspended due to weather conditions. Indeed, rain poured down on the Italian capital around 1 p.m.
"Bad weather is preventing play from continuing. We are actively monitoring the conditions and will keep you updated on any schedule changes here," the tournament announced on its X account.
Matches such as Lehecka-Muller, Thompson-Mpetshi Perricard, and Moutet-Hijikata were in progress.
Later, the organizers announced that the rain had stopped, allowing the competition to resume around 2 p.m.
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