From Australian press: Men’s stars lash US Open tennis officials (Click for US Open site)

A worker removes water from the court area of Arthur Ashe Stadium after play was delayed in the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. 

Tom Wald

September 8, 2011 – 5:49AM

AAP

Defending champion Rafael Nadal and other men’s tennis stars have slammed US Open organisers for sending them out to play on slippery courts at the weather-affected tournament.

Nadal, world No 4 Andy Murray and former champion Andy Roddick joined forces to vent their frustration at tournament referee Brian Earley at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

Their fourth round matches lasted only a quarter of an hour before they were hauled off as rain halted play again in New York following Tuesday’s washout.