Video: Heavy rains caused by Hurricane Ida disrupt play on Louis Armstrong stadium

With Hurricane Ida wrecking havoc in various parts of the United States, it came as no surprise that the effects of the storm reached New York, where the 2021 US Open is currently underway.

Match play on Wednesday night was temporarily suspended due to the heavy rain associated with the storm, with Arthur Ashe stadium being the only facility with a roof suited to prevent any disruption in play.

Although Louis Armstrong stadium also has a covering, this was not sufficient as the rain managed to infiltrate the venue through the sides, leading to what many described as "sideways rain".