By BiGG Sports News | October 28, 2025 | Chennai For the second straight day, the WTA Chennai Open 2025 has found itself under the weather — quite literally. Tuesday’s entire play at the SDAT Tennis Stadium was called off due to persistent rainfall, marking back-to-back washouts to start the tournament.
What was meant to be a week of top-tier tennis has so far been reduced to wet courts, anxious players, and umbrellas instead of rackets. Monday’s full cancellation had already pushed organisers into a tight corner, and Tuesday’s repeat forced another reshuffling of the event’s already packed schedule.
Initially, 16 matches were planned for October 28, but after today’s cancellation, organisers have now confirmed a revised Wednesday lineup of 19 matches, with play set to begin at 11 AM — assuming, of course, the weather cooperates this time with Chennai Open 2025.
Tournament Director Hiten Joshi and WTA officials said their team is working around the clock to recover lost time. Courts are being re-prepped, and the new schedule will see matches run parallel across multiple courts to ensure completion before the weekend finals.
Editorial Q&A: The Bigger Picture – Chennai Open 2025
Will this two-day delay affect sponsors at Chennai Open 2025?
To an extent, yes — visibility takes a hit when matches don’t happen, and audience engagement dips. However, sponsors will still get exposure once play resumes. The bigger worry is for organisers and players, who face a compressed and physically draining schedule ahead.
Will this hurt Tamil Nadu’s dream of becoming India’s sports capital?
That’s the uncomfortable question making rounds among fans and local observers. A few in the crowd openly wondered if Tamil Nadu should rethink scheduling global outdoor events during the monsoon window.
One fan summed it up: “If we want Chennai to be India’s sports capital, we need to be climate-smart — not just ambitious.”
Someone at the ground speaking to BiGG Sports News, voiced a sharper concern:
“Organisers have access to weather forecasts well in advance. Why plan a WTA event right in the middle of the rainy season? This could’ve been avoided.”
Such sentiments echo a growing view that while Tamil Nadu’s sporting ambitions are commendable, infrastructure and scheduling need to adapt to regional climate realities.
How are organisers reacting?
Officials insist the situation was unpredictable. “We’re doing everything possible to get matches underway. Safety and player welfare come first,” one organiser told BiGG Sports News late Tuesday.
A City Waiting for Serve Time -Chennai Open 2025
Despite the disruptions, local tennis fans remain patient — and still hopeful. Social media is filled with memes calling the event “The WTA Monsoon Open,” but beneath the sarcasm is genuine anticipation. Chennai loves its sport, and after two quiet days, everyone is ready to hear the sound of rackets again.
If the skies finally clear by Wednesday morning, Chennai could witness a marathon day of tennis with 19 matches starting at 11 AM — the busiest single day in the event’s short history.
For now, though, it’s the rain that remains undefeated.
