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US Open 2026 criticized for poor conditions and late finishes

Critics label the tournament the worst recent grand slam due to infrastructure failures like leaking roofs and excessive match durations.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 14 Sept 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst grand slam in recent memory | Tumaini Carayol The Guardian Sport ·

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