Court sequence matters
Order of play is not just another name for a schedule. It explains which matches are assigned to each court and in what sequence. If your match is third on a court, the first two matches decide the real start window.
Order of play
Tennis Order of Play Today: Courts, Match Timing & Viewing Guide
A court-sequence guide for understanding how today's matches are placed, delayed and verified before viewing.
Last updated: October 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM UTC. Date context: October 12, 2026.
Real match dataPulled from the tennis match API. No invented matchups.
Today's tennis schedule dashboard
Use this page when you care about match order, court movement and why a listed time can change after the day begins.
This page does not claim a match is live unless the match feed marks it live.
5
Marked live
6
Upcoming
1
Delayed / suspended
Editorial guide
Not before does not mean exactly at
A 'not before' time protects fans from expecting an earlier start, but it does not guarantee the match will begin at that minute. The court may still be occupied, weather may interrupt play or the tournament may adjust the session.
Court changes and coverage
When a match moves courts, viewing availability can change too. A broadcaster may show a stadium court but not an outside court, so court reassignment is both a timing issue and a coverage issue.
Final verification routine
Before you settle in, compare this page with the tournament order of play, the match page and your broadcaster's schedule. That routine is safer than trusting one static start time from earlier in the day.
Today's matches
Live and upcoming tennis matches
Live nowCHALLENGER
L. J. Rodriguez vs T. Cigarran
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 08:30 PM
Score: 2-3
Live nowCHALLENGER
S. De La Fuente vs A. Huertas Del Pino Cordova
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 08:40 PM
Score: 5-5
Live nowCHALLENGER
S. Rodriguez Taverna vs M. Zeitune
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 08:45 PM
Score: 1-1
Live nowCHALLENGER
L. Draxl vs O. Jasika
Jinan
Time: Tue, Oct 13, 03:00 AM
Score: 0-0
Live nowCHALLENGER
M. Sharipov vs Ja. Delaney
Jinan
Time: Tue, Oct 13, 03:00 AM
Score: 0-0
Suspended / delayedCHALLENGER
K. Uesugi vs Y. Watanuki
Jinan
Time: Tue, Oct 13, 03:00 AM
Score: 1-1
UpcomingCHALLENGER
B. Munk Mesa vs H. Dellien
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 PM
Score: 0-0
UpcomingCHALLENGER
R. Pacheco Mendez vs J. Estevez
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 10:10 PM
Score: 0-0
UpcomingCHALLENGER
J. B. Torres vs A. Barrena
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 10:15 PM
Score: 0-0
UpcomingCHALLENGER
F. Comesana vs N. Hardt
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 11:30 PM
Score: 0-0
UpcomingCHALLENGER
J. Aguilar Cardozo vs F. Meligeni Alves
Santa Cruz 2
Time: Mon, Oct 12, 11:45 PM
Score: 0-0
UpcomingITF
Y. Demin vs F. Peliwo
M25 Qian Daohu
Time: Tue, Oct 13, 12:00 AM
Score: 0-0
Tournament context
Tournaments appearing in today's data
Santa Cruz 2JinanM25 Qian DaohuWuhanM25 Solapur (India)ShanghaiW15 ShenzhenW15 Islamabad 2 (Pakistan)
Schedule check
How to use this page
Start with live and upcoming matches, open the match page for context, then confirm the final court time with the tournament order of play.
Legal viewing
Where to watch
Watch options depend on your country, tournament and broadcaster rights. Use our viewing guides to find legal routes before the match starts.
Related tennis pages
FAQ
What does order of play mean?
It is the tournament's planned court sequence for the day, showing which matches are scheduled on each court and in what order.
Why did my match move courts?
Court moves can happen because of weather, long matches, ticketed session planning, withdrawals or tournament scheduling decisions.
Can a court change affect streaming?
Yes. Some providers cover only selected courts, so a court move can change whether legal video is available.