China Open: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

The China Open is one of 13 ATP 500 events that host an elite roster of men's players. Among those in action this year in Beijing are No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Chinese tournament:

When is the China Open?
The ATP 500 event will be held from 26 September to 2 October. The hard-court tournament, established in 1993, will take place at the National Tennis Centre. The tournament directors are Lars Graff and Alfred Zhang Junhui.

Who is playing at the China Open?
Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimitrov, Lorenzo Musetti and Zhizhen Zhang are among the field in China.

When is the draw for China Open?
The China Open draw will be made on Tuesday, 24 September at 2:30 p.m.

What is the schedule for the China Open?
Qualifying: Tuesday, 24 – Wednesday, 25 September at 11:00 a.m.
Main Draw: Thursday, 26 September – Wednesday, 2 October
Start time: Thursday - Sunday at 11:00 a.m., Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon
Night sessions from 7:00 p.m. and NB 8:30 p.m.
Doubles Final: Wednesday, 2 October NB 2:00 p.m.
Singles Final: Wednesday, 2 October NB 5:00 p.m.
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What is the prize money and points for the China Open?
The prize money for the China Open is $3,720,165 and the Total Financial Commitment is $3,891,650.

SINGLES
Winner: $695,750 / 500 points
Finalist: $374,340 / 330 points
Semi-finalist: $199,495 / 200 points
Quarter-finalist: $101,925 / 100 points
Round of 16: $54,405 / 50 points
Round of 32: $29,015 / 0 points
Qualifying: --- / 25 points
Qualifying 2: $14,870 / 13 points
Qualifying 1: $8,340 / 0 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $228,510 / 500 points
Finalist: $121,870 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $61,660 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $30,830 / 90 points
Round of 16: $15,960 / 0 points
Qualifying: --- / 45 points
Qualifying 2: ---/ 25 points
Qualifying 1: ---/ --- points

How can I watch the China Open?
Watch Live On Tennis TV
TV Schedule

How can I follow the China Open?
Hashtag: #ChinaOpen
Facebook: China Open
Twitter: @ChinaOpen
Instagram: @chinaopen

Who won the last edition of the China Open in 2023?
Sinner defeated Medvedev 7-6(2), 7-6(2) to claim the 2023 title and notch up his first win against Medvedev in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek won the doubles title as top seeds, overcoming Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof 6-7(12), 6-3, 10-6 in the final.

Who holds the China Open record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (6)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (3)
Oldest Champion: Rafael Nadal, 31, in 2017
Youngest Champion: Rafael Nadal, 19, in 2005
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Novak Djokovic in 2013-15, No. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2017
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 34 Nikoloz Basilashvili in 2018
Last Home Champion: None
Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (29)

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