Why the Miami Opens tennis court on Hard Rock Stadiums football field has a rain problem
News Source : Yahoo Entertainment
News Summary
- Sunday’s qualifying round was a complete washout, as was the first round of the Miami Open.
- Persistent rain in Miami reminded fans and players alike of the pitfalls of staging a tennis tournament at a venue designed for football.
- Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, was bumped from Stadium Court to the venue's third-biggest court for her match against American Ann Li.
- The Miami Open is one of the most-loved tournaments on the WTA Tour.
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