Guangzhou Open 2025 Finals Schedule of Play
Qualifier Sun Battles Top Contender Li as Guangzhou Open 2025 Finals Take Center Stage
The final day of the Guangzhou Open 2025, a WTA 250 event offering $275,094 in prize money, is set for Sunday, October 26, 2025, promising a spectacular conclusion on the outdoor hard courts of Guangzhou, China. Released at 7:29 PM local time on Saturday, the Order of Play confirms an unexpected Singles Final featuring a surging qualifier and the highest-ranked player remaining in the draw.
The championship action on Center Court begins with the Doubles Final at 1:30 PM China Standard Time (CST), followed by the highly anticipated Singles Final “Not before 4:00 PM CST”.
Singles Final: Lulu Sun [Q] vs. Ann Li [2]
The main event pits New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun against the American Ann Li (USA), the last remaining seeded player in the tournament. This matchup guarantees a powerful baseline battle between two players who have demonstrated resilience and peak form this week.
Ann Li’s Determination
Ann Li, the tournament’s second seed, has had an impressive run in Guangzhou, making it her third Tour-level semifinal appearance of the 2025 season. Li secured her place in the championship match when her semifinal opponent, local favorite Shuai Zhang, retired while Li was leading 5-2 in the first set. The American is a formidable opponent, known for her aggressive play and ability to find depth on the hard court. She has previously turned two of her 2025 semifinals into runner-up finishes and will be fiercely motivated to capture her first title of the year in Guangzhou.
Lulu Sun’s Incredible Run
New Zealand’s Lulu Sun has been one of the biggest stories of the tournament. After successfully navigating the qualifying rounds, Sun continued her momentum through the main draw. Her quarterfinal victory secured her a spot in a WTA 250 final or above for the first time this year, a major milestone following an injury-plagued early season. Sun’s semifinal performance was particularly dominant, crushing fellow qualifier Claire Liu 6-0, 7-6(3). This win not only propelled her into the final but is also set to vault her ranking significantly. The final represents a tremendous opportunity for the qualifier to lift her first WTA title.
Doubles Final: Unseeded Teams Vie for the Title
The day begins with the Doubles Final at 1:30 PM CST, showcasing a compelling matchup between two in-form, unseeded pairings.
The team of Katarzyna Piter (POL) and Janice Tjen (INA) will face Eudice Chong (HKG) and En-Shuo Liang (TPE). Both teams won tense semifinal encounters to reach the final. Piter and Tjen overcame Alex Eala and Nadiia Kichenok in a grueling three-set battle (7-6(4), 3-6, [10-5]). Meanwhile, Chong and Liang advanced with a solid straight-sets victory, securing their spot in the title match. The final promises an intense, hard-fought contest for the doubles crown.
Guangzhou Open 2025 Finals Schedule and International Broadcast Times
The Center Court action begins on Sunday, October 26, with the Doubles Final.
| Match | Event | Matchup | Guangzhou Time (CST/UTC+8) | US East Coast (EDT/UTC-4) | Central Europe (CET/UTC+1) | Australia East Coast (AEST/UTC+10) |
| Doubles Final (F) | Starting at | PITER/TJEN vs. CHONG/LIANG | 1:30 PM | 1:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Singles Final (F) | Not before | SUN [Q] vs. LI [2] | 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
International Time Zone Breakdown
For international viewers, the matches in Guangzhou (CST, UTC+8) will be airing across different time slots:
- North America (EST/PST): The action starts very early Sunday morning, with the Singles Final scheduled for 4:00 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time) and 1:00 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time). The Singles Final will follow the Doubles Final, which begins at 1:30 AM EST (Sunday).
- Europe (CET): European fans can catch the Singles Final at a more accessible hour, starting at 9:00 AM CET (Central European Time) on Sunday morning. This follows the Doubles Final start time of 6:30 AM CET.
- Australia (AEST): Australian fans will see the Singles Final starting in the early evening at 6:00 PM AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time), with the Doubles Final beginning at 3:30 PM AEST.
The Finals are under the direction of Tournament Director Qiu Yanshan, with WTA Officials Roberto Ranieri (Supervisor) and Cecilia Alberti, Jing Sabrina Wang (Referees) overseeing the matches. Fans around the world await the crowning of the 2025 Guangzhou Open champions.
