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The Chennai WTA 250 singles final was postponed because of pollution, with players saying ‘they still wanted us to go ahead’. Janice Tjen questioned the organizers after the postponement. The WTA later confirmed the delay in an official statement, scheduling the final for 11 am on Monday, November 9. The postponement comes amid reports of severe air pollution in Chennai during Diwali despite cracker restrictions and claims that Deepavali crackers pushed pollution to higher levels.
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The final will now be held at 11 a.m. on November 9; spectators with valid tickets for the postponed game will be allowed to enter the venue with the same tickets
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The WTA later confirmed the postponement in an official statement, announcing that the final would be played at 11 am on Monday, November 9
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Hazardous Diwali smog pushed AQI past 1,500, forcing the postponement of the Chennai Open final, with player Janice Tjen claiming organisers initially pushed to play through the severe pollution.
— NDTV
