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French Open: Rain stops play at Roland Garros
By Henry Young, CNN
Updated 1554 GMT (2354 HKT) May 30, 2016
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Officials were forced to cancel play due to rain at Roland Garros Monday before a single ball was hit. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
It was the first total washout at the French Open since May 30, 2000 -- exactly 16 years ago. MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
As the disappointed spectators filed out in their droves, Roland Garros officials were quick to confirm tickets would be refunded. MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
Much of the tournament has been blighted by weather this year. Andy Murray walked off court as rain stopped play during his May 29 fourth-round match against John Isner of the United States. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams had been due to take to the court. Their fourth-round matches were rescheduled for Tuesday. Djokovic is seeking to become the first tennis player to win $100 million in prize money, as well as completing his collection of grand slam titles. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
But the forecast indicates the umbrellas might be needed a good while longer, with showers predicted for much of the week. MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
At least some spectators are happy in the wet ... In 2000, this snail made the most of the rainy conditions. JACK GUEZ/AFP/AFP/Getty Images
Roland Garros is the only one of tennis' four grand slams without cover for such weather conditions. Both the Australian Open and Wimbledon have featured retractable roofs on the bigger courts for some time, while the Arthur Ashe Stadium will feature a multimillion-dollar retractable roof in time for the 2016 U.S. Open. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
