PARIS - MAY 27: A lone fan waits in hope that the rain will stop and play will start on day three of the French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

It was very flat light today. Overcast. Even worse it started to rain in the afternoon. Tournaments played on clay differ from their counterparts played on a hard surface or grass in that if is not raining too heavy, play will continue. In fact, in dry weather conditions, clay courts are watered between matches, sometimes between sets, to maintain their playability.

The world number one Roger Federer made it through to the next round at the expense of the young American Sam Querrey. I was there for Sam’s first career win in Las Vegas a few months ago and he is a really nice kid. Too bad he received such an unlucky draw in the tournament bracket. I was hoping he would make it further.

The rain finally became too much and play was cancelled later in the afternoon.

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