The Madrid Open faced a major disruption when a power outage left Spain and Portugal without electricity, prompting the suspension of all matches. After roughly ten hours without power, electricity was restored late Monday night, although the tournament venue remained dark for longer. With play originally scheduled at 11 am Tuesday, matches began at noon. Players like Dimitrov and Andreeva had to adapt under unusual circumstances. The situation highlighted both the challenges of live sports and the resilience of players and organizers in navigating unexpected events.
The Madrid Open was halted due to a massive power outage affecting Spain and Portugal, leading to a suspension of matches and delayed play until power was restored.
After nearly 24 hours of disruption, the tournament resumed with Iga Swiatek scheduled to compete, showcasing resilience amidst challenges faced by players during the outage.
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