Toxic Air Delays Chennai Open Final, Finalist Janice Tjen Says Organisers Wanted Match To Go Ahead

Published 09 Nov 2026, 16:11 IST

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The women’s singles final of the WTA 250 Chennai Open has been postponed to Monday due to delays caused by rain and fireworks smoke from Diwali celebrations. Defending champion Janice Tjen will compete against Poland's Magda Linette in this crucial match. Additionally, India's Vaishnavi Adkar and…

— The Times of India
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The final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was postponed after rain delays and smoke from Diwali firecrackers affected visibility.

— NDTV

The final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was postponed after rain delays and smoke from Diwali firecrackers affected visibility.

Coverage arrived over 17 hours — first from The Tribune, latest from NDTV.

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 22:47 IST

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 08 Nov 2026, 23:47 IST

Chennai Open final scheduled on Diwali postponed due to poor air quality, rain

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 09 Nov 2026, 09:00 IST

Diwali fireworks, rain force Chennai Open final to be postponed

The women’s singles final of the WTA 250 Chennai Open has been postponed to Monday due to delays caused by rain and fireworks smoke from Diwali celebrations. Defending champion Janice Tjen will compete against Poland's Magda Linette in this crucial match. Additionally, India's Vaishnavi Adkar and…

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7 hours later
NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 09 Nov 2026, 16:11 IST

Toxic Air Delays Chennai Open Final, Finalist Janice Tjen Says Organisers Wanted Match To Go Ahead

The final between Janice Tjen and Magda Linette was postponed after rain delays and smoke from Diwali firecrackers affected visibility.

Read at NDTV ↗