Leylah Fernandez and Talia Gibson will meet in the Singapore Tennis Open final on Sunday, September 27, with the match scheduled for 5pm local time in Singapore. That means tennis fans in the UK can watch from 10am, while viewers in the United States will need an early start, with the match beginning at 5am ET.
For Australian viewers, the start time depends on the time zone. The match begins at 7pm AEST in Sydney and Melbourne, 6:30pm ACST in Adelaide and 5pm AWST in Perth. In India, the final starts at 2:30pm IST.
| Location | Local start time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 5:00pm | Sunday |
| UK | 10:00am | Sunday |
| US Eastern | 5:00am | Sunday |
How can fans watch the final in the UK?
Sky Sports is carrying Singapore Open coverage in the UK, with its live service listing the Fernandez-Gibson final for Sunday morning. Sky Sports subscribers can watch through the broadcaster’s tennis coverage, while streaming is also available through NOW with a Sports Membership.
The early start will not be a problem for fans who have followed Fernandez’s run through the week. Her semifinal was another comeback performance, and she arrived in the final after beating fifth seed Maja Chwalinska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Where to watch in the USA
In the United States, Tennis Channel has provided live coverage of the Singapore Open, including the tournament’s Center Court programming. The final is set for an especially early 5am ET start, making it one for dedicated tennis fans or those willing to set an alarm.
The match also marks the first meeting between Fernandez and Gibson, so there is no previous head-to-head record to provide a clear guide to how their games will match up.
What about viewers in Australia?
The final has plenty of interest in Australia because Gibson is chasing the first WTA Tour title of her career. The 22-year-old reached the championship match after a breakthrough week in Singapore and will now face a player with considerably more experience in major finals.
Australian fans can follow the tournament through the available WTA broadcast and streaming coverage in their market. The exact television or streaming option can vary by provider, so viewers should check their local listings before the match.
Why Fernandez has momentum
Fernandez’s route to the final has been anything but straightforward. Against Chwalinska, she lost the opening set 6-1 after her opponent won the first five games. The Canadian then changed the momentum, taking the second set 6-4 before pulling away in the decider.
The victory was significant for Fernandez because it secured her first tour-level final of the season and the ninth final of her career. The former US Open finalist also arrived in Singapore as the sixth seed and world No. 31.
Gibson, meanwhile, enters the biggest match of her career as the world No. 63 and an unseeded player. The Australian’s place in the final gives her a chance to turn a breakthrough tournament into her first WTA singles championship.
FAQ
What time is Fernandez vs Gibson in the UK?
The Singapore Open final is scheduled to begin at 10am UK time on Sunday, September 27.
What time does the final start in the USA?
The match is scheduled for 5am ET in the United States, with corresponding start times of 4am CT, 3am MT and 2am PT.
What time is the final in Australia?
The match starts at 7pm AEST in Sydney and Melbourne, 6:30pm ACST in Adelaide and 5pm AWST in Perth.
