WTA Chennai Open: Tjen-Linette final postponed due to air quality
The women's singles final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was moved to Monday after rain and smog at SDAT Stadium.
The WTA Chennai Open singles final was postponed from Sunday to Monday because of rain and poor air quality. The match will now be played at 11 a.m. on November 9, 2026.
Key takeaways
- The WTA Chennai Open singles final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was postponed due to rain and unhealthy air quality.
- The Hindu reported that the match will now take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, the reserve day.
- India Today noted that Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first Indian pair to reach a WTA 250 doubles final.
- The Hindu stated this is the last Tour-level event on Indian soil before the tournament moves to Manila in 2027.
The women's singles final of the WTA 250 Chennai Open between Indonesia's Janice Tjen and Poland's Magda Linette was postponed due to rain and poor air quality on Sunday at the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam, Chennai. m. start after the doubles final.
The doubles fixture finished without interruption, but the singles final was delayed thrice due to rain. m. However, an hour after that update, play was called off due to smog caused by Deepavali firecrackers creating visibility issues.
Accuweather described the air quality as unhealthy at that time. Both players came to the centre court and had a brief discussion with supervisor Sheetal Iyer before taking their kit bags and leaving again.
Later, in an official statement, the WTA said: "Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the Women's Singles Final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette has been postponed. "
What happens next
The contest will now be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, the reserve day for the tournament. The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association has announced that spectators with valid tickets for Sunday's play will be allowed to enter the venue on Monday with the same tickets.
Tournament context
The third edition of the WTA 250 event had begun with a complete washout on the opening day of the main draw action. Rain had interrupted play for an hour on the second day as well.
India Today reported that Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale made history as the first Indian pair to reach a WTA 250 doubles final. The Hindu said this third edition is the last Tour-level event on Indian soil.
The tournament has been reallocated to Manila, the Philippines, for 2027 due to the growing popularity of Filipino star Alexandra Eala as well as the current time slot being unsuitable for Chennai due to the monsoon season.
Key match details for the postponed WTA Chennai Open final
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Players | Janice Tjen vs Magda Linette |
Original date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
Rescheduled date | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
Rescheduled time | 11 a.m. IST |
Venue | SDAT Stadium, Nungambakkam |
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