May 15, 2019
Federer, Nadal matches delayed in Rome
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's opening matches at the Italian Open are being delayed by rain.
The Canadian Press
ROME — Play at the Italian Open has been wiped out by rain, meaning Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will have to wait until Thursday to play their opening matches at the clay-court tournament.
Federer was slated to meet Joao Sousa on Wednesday, eight-time Rome champion Nadal was scheduled to play Jeremy Chardy and Djokovic was up against Denis Shapovalov.
Also, top-ranked Naomi Osaka was to play Dominika Cibulkova.
But consistent rain at the Foro Italico wiped out the entire day and evening sessions.
Better weather is forecast for Thursday and Friday.
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