Who is commentating Mary Stoiana vs Paula Badosa at the Sao Paulo Open? Where to watch on Tennis Channel and WTA TV

Match date: 18 September 2026

Mary Stoiana takes on Paula Badosa in the WTA Sao Paulo Open quarter-final on Friday, 18 September 2026, with the match listed by the BBC at an estimated 22:30 UK time. The order of play confirms the same pairing for Friday, and the BBC schedule notes that all times are in the UK. [1][19]

For viewers in the United States, the match is set to be shown on Tennis Channel, with Leif Shiras as the main commentator and Nicolás Pereira on co-commentary. Fans using the tournament’s official streaming service can also follow it on WTA TV / the world feed, where Ravi Ubha is listed as the main commentator. [6][19]

Leif Shiras is a familiar voice to tennis audiences and has built a long broadcasting career after playing professionally on the ATP Tour, while Nicolás Pereira, a former player from Uruguay, has also worked in tennis media and commentary. Ravi Ubha is widely known in tennis broadcasting for his work across international events and as a presenter and commentator on the world feed. Their presence gives this quarter-final a polished, expert broadcast for both US and global viewers. [6]

The match itself is an intriguing contrast in styles and experience. Paula Badosa arrives as the seeded player and the more established name, while Mary Stoiana has earned her place in the last eight with strong results in São Paulo, including wins already recorded in the event. BBC tournament pages show Stoiana advancing through earlier rounds, underlining that she has already adapted well to conditions in Brazil. [1][5][18]

Broadcast-wise, this is the kind of match that tennis fans in Britain, America and Australia can follow easily through the main rights holders and the official world feed. In the UK, the BBC schedule provides match timing, even though it does not list a domestic television channel for this fixture. [1][2] In the US, Tennis Channel is the key destination, while WTA TV remains the official streaming option for international audiences. [6]

For context, the event is part of the wider WTA calendar, and the official order of play shows this quarter-final on the Friday schedule in São Paulo. That makes it one of the day’s headline matches and a significant test for both players as the tournament moves into its closing stages. [19]

As a viewing note, the listed start time is an estimate rather than a guarantee, so the match could begin slightly earlier or later depending on the court schedule. The BBC specifically warns that third-party schedules are subject to change, which is typical for tennis broadcasts where match length can affect timings. [1][2]

For more on the competition and official event structure, see the WTA Tour.

Article generated: 18 September 2026, 22:30 GMT