Chennai Open tennis final postponed because of poor air quality
The Air Quality Index in the city on Sunday was 138, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category.
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The women’s singles tennis final of the Chennai Open between Indonesia’s Janice Tjen and Poland’s Magda Linette was postponed by a day on Sunday after poor air quality and rain disrupted play, Sportstar reported.
The final, which was scheduled to begin at 6.30 pm at the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu Stadium in Chennai, was delayed several times because of rain. After the showers stopped, organisers worked to dry the centre court and announced that the match would begin at 9 pm.
However, thick smog from Diwali fireworks engulfed the stadium, reducing visibility and preventing the match from going ahead. Both players briefly arrived at the centre court and spoke to the tournament supervisor before leaving.
ये तस्वीरें चेन्नई के एसडीएटी टेनिस स्टेडियम की हैं। कल यहां WTA 250 चेन्नई ओपन का महिला सिंगल्स का फाइनल मुकाबला खेला जाना था। पहले तो बहुत देर पटाखे जले और फिर प्रदूषण की वजह से कोर्ट पर धुंध छा गई। मैच रद्द करना पड़ा। अब फाइनल मुकाबला आज खेला जाएगा। फाइनलिस्ट जेनिस त्जेन… pic.twitter.com/KRI390BK9j
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Tjen, the defending champion, criticised the tournament organisers on social media. She shared a post by her coach, Chris Bint, alleging that organisers wanted the final to go ahead despite the poor air quality.
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