[StanfordMatt]

Could someone please explain why the courts can't be covered with tarps while it's raining, thereby accelerating the process of drying them once the rain stops? Or did they do that?

The problem with tarps is that the temperature difference still results in condensation forming under the tarp making the court wet. The only way to really do it is to have elevated tarps with blowers underneath. Wimbledon has this setup in place but they're the only event I know of that does.

[StanfordMatt]

Could someone please explain why the courts can't be covered with tarps while it's raining, thereby accelerating the process of drying them once the rain stops? Or did they do that?

The problem with tarps is that the temperature difference still results in condensation forming under the tarp making the court wet. The only way to really do it is to have elevated tarps with blowers underneath. Wimbledon has this setup in place but they're the only event I know of that does.