Beijing to Host Three-Week China Open, Featuring Top-Tier Players and Major Upgrades

The 2025 China Open is set to make history as the first three-week-long tennis tournament in Asia. Taking place from September 14 to October 5 at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, the event will culminate with the men’s and women’s singles finals during China’s “Golden Week” national holiday. Tickets for the highly anticipated tournament went on sale on August 8.

The tournament organizers have introduced a range of ticketing offers, including early-bird discounts and limited-edition “finals combo tickets” available until August 17. Fans have already flooded social media platforms like Xiaohongshu and Weibo to share their ticket purchases and excitement for the event. The buzz is understandable given the record-breaking success of the 2024 China Open, which generated over 80 million yuan in ticket sales and saw multiple sessions sell out.

A Star-Studded Lineup

The 2025 China Open promises a spectacular display of talent with some of the world’s best players competing for the title.

Men’s Singles:

Jannik Sinner, the current world No. 1 and winner of the 2025 Australian and Wimbledon championships, will be making his third consecutive appearance.
Alexander Zverev, world No. 3 and Olympic gold medalist, and former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev are also confirmed to participate.
Other top players returning to the courts include Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and Andrey Rublev.

Women’s Singles:

The WTA 1000 event, which was expanded to 96 players last year, requires all top 75-ranked athletes to participate.
Confirmed stars include three-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, defending champion and newly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff, and 2023 China Open winner and former world No. 1 Iga Świątek.

Chinese Players:

China’s contingent will be led by world No. 7 Zheng Qinwen and last year’s semifinalist Bu Yunchaokete.
Wang Xinyu, Zhang Shuai, and Zhu Lin will also compete, aiming to make a strong showing on home soil.

Enhancements for a Premier Fan Experience

The National Tennis Center has undergone significant renovations to improve the fan experience. The venue has been expanded by nearly 15,000 square meters, offering more space and convenience.

Key Upgrades:

A new passage on the south plaza provides direct access to key venues, including the Diamond and Lotus courts.
Five new training courts and a dedicated “Autograph Island” have been added on the west side of the south plaza, allowing fans to get closer to their favorite players.
The Diamond Court has been upgraded with new “China Open blue” seating and an enhanced sound system for an immersive viewing experience.
Leisure and interactive areas have been added throughout the grounds, including a clay court-themed garden and entertainment spots around the central “China Open Circle.”

The first week of the tournament will also feature a “Youth Carnival” and a special “Youth Open Day,” encouraging young fans to engage with the sport through activities, performances, and exclusive access to the venue.

The China Open, founded in 2004, is the only tennis event in China with a national designation and is the highest-level integrated tennis tournament in Asia.
The women’s tournament is a mandatory WTA 1000 event, while the men’s is the only ATP 500 event in China.

Source (in Chinese)