The Latest: Roof to be closed for US Open women's semifinals
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):2:15 p.m.
Arthur Ashe Stadium's retractable roof will be shut for both U.S. Open women's semifinals because the forecast calls for severe thunderstorms with strong winds.
The U.S. Tennis Association made the decision to close the arena about five hours before Serena Williams is to face Anastasija Sevastova in the first semifinal at night. Madison Keys plays Naomi Osaka in the second.___1:30 p.m.
Some members of Congress from Virginia and West Virginia have announced plans to commemorate Arthur Ashe on the 50th anniversary of his 1968 U.S. Open title.