Too much noise for Nadal

Retractable roof wreaking havoc with Rafa's sense of orderly court

NEW YORK - It's too loud under the US Open roof for Rafael Nadal.

Even though the US Tennis Association tried to lessen the noise in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the retractable cover's debut during last year's tournament, there was still quite a bit of ambient sound when the top was shut because of rain on Tuesday.