21.   Heavy rain in Hamburg prevented the match from reaching any great level but both teams fought with spirit in the slippery conditions.

22.   A morning rain storm had left the track soaking and the slippery conditions caused a series of minor accidents.

23.   Aghini entered the fourth stage on slicks, only to suffer extremely slippery conditions from the halfway mark when sudden rain soaked the tarmac road.

24.   Witnesses said that because of the slippery conditions, police had to use helicopters to reach the bus.

25.   McRae said he was adopting a cautious approach in the slippery conditions.

26.   Stich was unhappy from the moment he stepped on the court, complaining about the slippery conditions underfoot.