The final day of the Berlin Open was thrown into chaos after torrential rain flooded the grounds of the LTTC Rot-Weiß tennis club, raising doubts over whether the tournament’s championship match can be played as scheduled.

Heavy rainfall on Sunday left large parts of the venue underwater, with water levels reportedly reaching ankle height in several areas of the complex.

The severe weather forced organizers to suspend play and assess safety conditions across the tournament site.

Spectators Evacuated Over Safety Concerns

The situation became particularly serious when power cables were reportedly submerged in floodwater, creating a potential electrocution risk.

As a precaution, tournament officials evacuated all spectators from the venue while emergency measures were implemented.

Journalists covering the event were temporarily unable to leave the media centre due to safety concerns linked to the flooded areas and electrical infrastructure.

Final Match Faces Possible Postponement

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Organizers hope play can resume, but expectations remain low given the extent of the flooding across the site.

Should conditions fail to improve, the final could be postponed until Monday.

Court Design Complicates Recovery Efforts

Efforts to clear the water have been complicated by the layout of the venue.

The tennis courts are located at a lower elevation than the surrounding hospitality, dining and entertainment areas, preventing floodwater from draining naturally.

As a result, recovery work is expected to take longer, leaving tournament officials facing a race against time to prepare the courts for the championship match.

Further updates on the status of the final are expected once venue inspections have been completed and weather conditions improve.

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