Guangzhou Open 2025 Semifinals Schedule and Order of Play
The Guangzhou Open 2025, a WTA 250 tournament with a prize money of $275,094, is set for a thrilling finish as it hosts its semifinal matches on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The hard-court tournament, which runs from October 19-26, has reached the penultimate stage, with a mix of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and an unexpected surge of qualifiers battling for a spot in the final.
All the action will take place on Center Court, beginning with the Doubles Semifinal at 2:30 PM.
Center Court Schedule
Doubles Semifinal to Kick Off the Day
The day’s schedule begins at 2:30 PM with the doubles match. The semifinal clash features the unseeded pairing of Katarzyna Piter (POL) and Janice Tjen (INA) against Alexandra Eala (PHI) and Nadiia Kichenok (UKR). This promises an exciting start to the day as both teams vie for a place in the final.
All-Qualifier Singles Semifinal
The singles action is scheduled to commence “Not before 4:30 PM” with an intriguing all-qualifier battle. New Zealand’s qualifier Lulu Sun will face off against qualifier Claire Liu (USA). Both players have shown exceptional form to fight their way through the qualifying rounds and into the main draw semifinals, guaranteeing an unseeded finalist in this half of the draw. Lulu Sun is playing in her second WTA semifinal, while Liu is reaching her first WTA semifinal since 2023. This contest will be a testament to the depth of the field in Guangzhou.
Home Favorite Zhang Shuai in Action
Following the all-qualifier match, the second singles semifinal will feature local favorite and two-time Guangzhou champion, wildcard Shuai Zhang (CHN), against the American Ann Li. Ann Li, the second seed in the tournament, is the highest-ranked player left in the draw. Li comes into the semifinal after a straight-sets victory in the quarterfinals and is seeking her third Tour-level final of the season. Meanwhile, Zhang’s journey has been marked by a gritty three-set quarterfinal win, continuing her history of strong performances at home tournaments. This match promises to be an emotionally charged affair with the crowd firmly behind the Chinese veteran.
Order of Play
The full Order of Play for Center Court is as follows:
| Time | Event | Matchup |
| Starting at 2:30 PM | SF (Doubles Semifinal) | Katarzyna PITER (POL) / Janice TJEN (INA) vs Alexandra EALA (PHI) / Nadiia KICHENOK (UKR) |
| Not before 4:30 PM | SF (Singles Semifinal) | Lulu SUN (NZL) [Q] vs Claire LIU (USA) [Q] |
| Followed by | SF (Singles Semifinal) | Shuai ZHANG (CHN) [WC] vs Ann LI (USA) [2] |
The Tournament Director for the Guangzhou Open is Qiu Yanshan. WTA Officials overseeing the proceedings include Supervisor Roberto Ranieri and Referees Cecilia Alberti and Jing Sabrina Wang. Tournament officials have noted that all matches remain subject to change at the Supervisor’s discretion. Tennis fans can anticipate a day of high-quality tennis as players vie for the prestigious Guangzhou Open title.
