ATP China Open 2026: Players, Prize Money, Dates, Draw & How to Watch
The ATP China Open 2026 brings another strong field to Beijing as the Asian hard-court swing moves into one of its biggest weeks of the season.
The ATP 500 tournament will be played from September 30 to October 6, 2026, at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. Six-time champion Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur and Flavio Cobolli are among the headline names expected to compete.
One major name will be missing. Defending champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew on September 25 because of an ongoing knee injury. Sinner had reached the Beijing final in each of his previous three appearances, winning the title in 2023 and 2025.
For fans following the men’s event separately from the WTA China Open, here is everything you need to know about the 2026 ATP China Open, including the dates, player field, draw, prize money, ranking points, previous champions and how to watch.
- ATP China Open 2026 Tournament Details
- Who Is Playing at the ATP China Open 2026?
- Jannik Sinner Withdraws From ATP China Open
- When Is the ATP China Open 2026 Draw?
- ATP China Open 2026 Tournament Schedule
- ATP China Open 2026 Prize Money and Ranking Points
- How to Watch the ATP China Open 2026
- Who Won the ATP China Open in 2025?
- ATP China Open Records
- A Major Stop on the ATP Asian Swing
ATP China Open 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ATP China Open 2026 |
| Category | ATP 500 |
| Dates | September 30–October 6, 2026 |
| Qualifying | September 28–29, 2026 |
| Location | Beijing, China |
| Venue | National Tennis Center |
| Surface | Outdoor hard |
| Singles Draw | 32 |
| Doubles Draw | 16 |
| Prize Money | $4,089,385 |
| Singles Champion Points | 500 |
| Tournament Directors | Alfred Zhang Junhui & Lars Graff |
| Defending Singles Champion | Jannik Sinner – withdrawn from 2026 |
| Defending Doubles Champions | Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten |
The National Tennis Center was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and later expanded. Its main stadium, Diamond Court, features a retractable roof and seating for around 15,000 spectators.
The men’s tournament in Beijing dates back to 1993, while the modern China Open began in 2004. It has been part of the ATP 500 category since 2009.
Who Is Playing at the ATP China Open 2026?
The 2026 field is led by Alexander Zverev and six-time China Open champion Novak Djokovic, who is set to return to Beijing for the first time since 2015.
Other notable names expected to compete include:
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
- Flavio Cobolli
- Alex de Minaur
- Daniil Medvedev
- Alexander Bublik
- Jakub Mensik
- Andrey Rublev
- Francisco Cerundolo
- Cameron Norrie
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Karen Khachanov
- Tallon Griekspoor
Djokovic’s return is one of the biggest storylines of the tournament. The Serbian has never lost a match at the China Open, carrying a remarkable 29-0 career record in Beijing.
He won six titles from six appearances, lifting the trophy in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
ATP China Open 2026 Wild Cards
Four men’s singles main-draw wild cards have also been announced.
Bu Yunchaokete, Zhang Zhizhen and Shang Juncheng received wild cards for the home tournament, while Learner Tien, the 2025 China Open runner-up, received an A+ wild card.
Jannik Sinner Withdraws From ATP China Open
The biggest late change to the field is the withdrawal of defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Sinner announced on September 25 that he was not ready to return because of an ongoing knee injury. The Italian has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July and subsequently missed the North American hard-court swing.
Beijing has been one of Sinner’s most successful tournaments. He won the title in 2023, finished runner-up in 2024, and returned to the winner’s circle in 2025.
His withdrawal means there will be a new men’s singles champion in Beijing in 2026.
When Is the ATP China Open 2026 Draw?
The ATP China Open singles draw is scheduled for Monday, September 28.
Qualifying also takes place on September 28 and 29 before the main draw begins on Wednesday, September 30.
ATP China Open 2026 Tournament Schedule
The men’s tournament runs for seven days, with qualifying taking place immediately beforehand.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Qualifying | September 28–29 |
| Main Draw Begins | September 30 |
| Main Draw | September 30–October 6 |
| Doubles Final | October 6 – not before 4:00 PM |
| Singles Final | October 6 – not before 7:00 PM |
All times above are China Standard Time (UTC+8).
The exact daily match schedule and court assignments are published through the tournament’s Order of Play.
Looking for today’s matches? See our ATP China Open 2026 Daily Schedule, Order of Play and Results.
ATP China Open 2026 Prize Money and Ranking Points
The ATP China Open 2026 offers US$4,089,385 in total prize money, according to the latest ATP update.
The singles champion will earn $764,750 and 500 PIF ATP Rankings points, while the doubles champions will share $251,200 per team.
For readers outside the United States, the total prize money is approximately:
| Currency | Approx. Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| US Dollar | $4,089,385 |
| Australian Dollar | A$5.76 million |
| Euro | €3.53 million |
| British Pound | £3.02 million |
The conversions above use the Federal Reserve’s average exchange rates for August 2026. During that month, the average rates were approximately US$1 = A$1.4079, €0.8625 and £0.7382.
2026 ATP China Open Singles Prize Money
| Round | ATP Points | USD | AUD* | EUR* | GBP* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 | $764,750 | A$1,076,692 | €659,597 | £564,538 |
| Finalist | 330 | $411,480 | A$579,323 | €354,902 | £303,755 |
| Semi-finalist | 200 | $219,925 | A$309,632 | €189,685 | £162,349 |
| Quarter-finalist | 100 | $112,035 | A$157,734 | €96,630 | £82,704 |
| Round of 16 | 50 | $59,805 | A$84,199 | €51,582 | £44,148 |
| Round of 32 | 0 | $31,895 | A$44,905 | €27,509 | £23,545 |
The singles champion will earn US$764,750, which is approximately A$1.08 million, €659,600 or £564,500 using the August 2026 average exchange rates.
2026 ATP China Open Doubles Prize Money
Doubles prize money is listed per team, not per player.
| Round | ATP Points | USD per Team | AUD* | EUR* | GBP* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 | $251,200 | A$353,664 | €216,660 | £185,436 |
| Finalist | 330 | $133,970 | A$188,616 | €115,549 | £98,897 |
| Semi-finalist | 180 | $67,780 | A$95,427 | €58,460 | £50,035 |
| Quarter-finalist | 90 | $33,900 | A$47,728 | €29,239 | £25,025 |
| Round of 16 | 0 | $17,540 | A$24,695 | €15,128 | £12,948 |
The winning doubles team will share US$251,200, equivalent to approximately A$353,700, €216,700 or £185,400.
* AUD, EUR and GBP figures are approximate conversions based on average August 2026 exchange rates. They are provided for reference only and are not official tournament prize-money amounts.
How to Watch the ATP China Open 2026
ATP China Open matches will be available through Tennis TV, the official ATP streaming service, in supported territories.
Television coverage varies by country and region, so viewers should also check the ATP’s official TV schedule for local broadcasters.
Watch: Tennis TV
TV listings: ATP Tour TV Schedule
Who Won the ATP China Open in 2025?
Jannik Sinner won the 2025 men’s singles title, defeating American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in the final.
It was Sinner’s second Beijing title after his previous victory in 2023. He also reached the final in 2024.
In men’s doubles, Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten won the championship by defeating Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-3, 10-8.
Sinner will not defend his singles title in 2026 because of his knee injury.
ATP China Open Records
| Record | Player |
|---|---|
| Most Singles Titles | Novak Djokovic – 6 |
| Most Doubles Titles | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan – 3 each |
| Most Singles Match Wins | Novak Djokovic – 29 |
| Youngest Champion | Rafael Nadal – 19 (2005) |
| Oldest Champion | Rafael Nadal – 31 (2017) |
| Highest-Ranked Champion | World No. 1 Novak Djokovic (2013–15) and Rafael Nadal (2017) |
| Lowest-Ranked Champion | No. 34 Nikoloz Basilashvili (2018) |
| Last Chinese Men’s Singles Champion | None |
Djokovic’s record stands out. He has played the tournament six times, won all six titles and returns in 2026 with a 29-0 China Open match record.
A Major Stop on the ATP Asian Swing
The ATP China Open is one of the biggest tournaments of the Asian hard-court swing.
It is played alongside the ATP 500 Japan Open in Tokyo before attention shifts to the Rolex Shanghai Masters, which begins shortly after Beijing.
With Sinner unable to defend his title, Djokovic returning to a tournament where he has never lost, and players such as Zverev, Auger-Aliassime, Medvedev, De Minaur and Cobolli in the field, the ATP China Open 2026 has plenty of storylines ahead of the first main-draw matches.
