2017 GMT: WELCOME TO AFP'S LIVE REPORT on the US Open women's final between Victoria Azarenka, the world number one and top seed from Belarus, and American Serena Williams, the number four seed and a three-time champion at Flushing Meadows.

The match is due to start at Arthur Ashe Stadium shortly after 4:30 pm EDT (2030 GMT).

Rain showers delayed the men's semi-finals in New York on Saturday, and the poor forecast for the evening prompted tournament officials to postpone the women's final -- originally set to take place under the lights on Saturday night -- until today.

The final is a rematch of the Olympic semi-final, which Williams won easily on her way to taking home the gold medal.