Gauff’s Auckland WTA final delayed by rain

Gauff’s Auckland WTA final delayed by rain

Rain has once more cursed Auckland’s WTA occasion, with showers delaying the ultimate.

World No.7 Coco Gauff will play off towards Spaniard Rebeka Masarova within the match decider, which was attributable to start at 5pm NZDT.

However, a stupendous day in New Zealand’s largest metropolis gave technique to showers simply 10 minutes earlier than the match was attributable to start.

As of 5:30pm, heavy showers have been changed by occasional drizzle, with organisers hopeful of a 6pm begin time.

Rain has dogged the match this week, forcing two days’ play indoors on coaching courts with out followers.

When play will get underway, prime seed Gauff will gun for a 3rd WTA title that may affirm her standing as an Australian Open contender.

Masarova, the world No.130, is a shock finalist who has received by means of from qualifying, together with a first-round victory over second seed Sloane Stephens.