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All about the ATP 500 event in Tokyo, Japan

Ariake Coliseum
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by ATP Staff

Tokyo — Sep 19

The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is one of 13 ATP 500 events that will host tennis’ elite for a week in the 2024 season. Among those in action are Top 15 stars Taylor Fritz, Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune.

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

When is the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
The ATP 500 event will be held from 25 September to 1 October. The hard-court tournament, established in 1972, is played at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park. The tournament director is Shigefusa Kanroji.

Who is playing at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Fritz, Hurkacz, Ruud, Tsitsipas, Rune, Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime are all set to compete in Tokyo.

When is the draw for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships draw will be made on Monday, 23 September at 2:00 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Qualifying: Monday, 23 September - Tuesday, 24 October at 11:00 a.m.
Main Draw: Wednesday, 25 September – Saturday, 28 September at 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 29 September at 1:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., Monday, 30 September from 4:00 p.m.
Doubles Final: Tuesday, 1 October at 4:30 p.m.
Singles Final: Tuesday, 1 October NB 7:00 p.m.
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What is the prize money and points for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
The prize money for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is $1,818,380 and the Total Financial Commitment is $1,989,865.

SINGLES
Winner: $340,010/ 500 points
Finalist: $182,950 / 330 points
Semi-finalist: $97,510/ 200 points
Quarter-finalist: $49,820 / 100 points
Round of 16: $26,595 / 50 points
Round of 32: $14,185 / 0 points
Qualifying: --- / 25 points
Qualifying 2: $7,270 / 13 points
Qualifying 1: $4,080 / 0 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $111,690 / 500 points
Finalist: $59,570 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $30,140 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $15,070 / 90 points
Round of 16: $7,800 / 0 points
Qualifying: --- / 45 points
Qualifying 2: ---/ 25 points
Qualifying 1: ---/ --- points

How can I watch the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Watch Live On TennisTV
TV Schedule

How can I follow the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Hashtag: #kinoshitajotennis
Facebook: Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships
Twitter: @japanopentennis
Instagram: kinoshitagroupjapanopen

Who won the last edition of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in 2023?
Shelton defeated Aslan Karatsev 7-5, 6-1 in the men’s singles final last year to claim his maiden ATP Tour title. In the doubles final, all-Australian duo Rinky Hijikata and Max Purcell took the crown in Tokyo, overcoming Jamie Murray and Michael Venus 6-4, 6-1.

Who holds the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Stefan Edberg (4)
Most Titles, Doubles: Ken Flach (3), Rick Leach (3)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 38, in 1973
Youngest Champion: Jimmy Arias, 18, in 1982
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Stefan Edberg in 1991, No. 1 Pete Sampras in 1994, 1996, No. 1 Roger Federer in 2006, No. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2010, No. 1 Novak Djokovic in 2019
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 121 Kenneth Carlsen in 2002
Last Home Champion: Kei Nishikori in 2014
Most Match Wins: Stefan Edberg (27)

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