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Washington Open final paused by lightning as organizers issue emergency shelter notice

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Washington Open final paused by lightning as organizers issue emergency shelter notice
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The Washington Open doubles final between Julian Cash/Lloyd Glasspool and Austin Krajicek/Nikola Mektic was suspended due to heavy rain and lightning, with officials issuing an emergency statement urging everyone on site to seek shelter and saying play would not resume before 2:00pm EST, ahead of the US Open.

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