ATP Tour and WTA 2025 Schedule of Play: Friday September 26 for Beijing and Tokyo
LINK: ATP Tour and WTA Beijing Schedule | LINK: ATP Tour Tokyo Schedule
The Asian swing heats up this week as tennis fans turn their attention to three major events: the ATP Tour 500 tournaments in Tokyo and Beijing, along with the WTA China Open in Beijing. The men’s draws feature a star-studded lineup including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Taylor Fritz, while local favorite Zhang Zhizhen looks to inspire the home crowd. On the women’s side, the China Open boasts one of the strongest fields of the season, with Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Qinwen Zheng all chasing crucial ranking points. With so many top players in action, this week promises high drama, thrilling matchups, and pivotal moments on the road to year-end championships.
Daily Schedule of Play – ATP Tokyo & Beijing, WTA China Open
ATP Tokyo (Sept 24 – 30, 2025)
Monday to Wednesday (Sept 24–26)
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11:00 AM – Early Rounds (Singles 1R) begin across multiple courts
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2:00 PM – Prime-time singles match on Center Court
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3:30 PM – Doubles 1R matches commence
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6:00 PM – Final featured singles match of the day
Thursday to Friday (Sept 27–28): Round of 16 & Quarterfinals
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Morning session from 11:00 AM (singles)
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Afternoon session from 3:00 PM (mixed singles/doubles)
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Night session at 6:00 PM for marquee singles clash
Saturday (Sept 29): Semifinals
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Noon – First semifinal (singles)
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3:00 PM – Second semifinal (singles)
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Evening – Doubles semifinal (if applicable)
Sunday (Sept 30): Finals Day
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1:00 PM – Doubles Final
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3:00 or 4:00 PM – Singles Final
ATP Beijing (Sept 25 – Oct 1, 2025)
Monday–Wednesday (Sept 25–27): Early Rounds (1R & 2R)
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Same session structure as Tokyo: mid-morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening.
Thursday–Friday (Sept 28–29): Round of 16 & QFs
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Match sessions staggered: late morning, afternoon, evening.
Saturday (Sept 30): Semifinals
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Two singles semifinals across afternoon and evening sessions.
Sunday (Oct 1): Finals
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1:00 PM – Doubles Final
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3:00 or 4:00 PM – Singles Final
WTA China Open (Sept 27 – Oct 5, 2025)
Saturday to Monday (Sept 27–29): Opening Rounds (R64)
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Matches begin midday, with full-card scheduling into evening.
Tuesday–Wednesday (Sept 30–Oct 1): Round of 32 & Round of 16
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Expanded coverage across main and secondary courts throughout the day.
Thursday–Friday (Oct 2–3): Quarterfinals
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Two sessions per day—afternoon and prime-time evening.
Saturday (Oct 4): Semifinals
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Early semifinal around 1:00–2:00 PM
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Second semifinal between 4:00–5:00 PM
Sunday (Oct 5): Finals Day
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Afternoon slot (approx. 3:00 PM) for the Singles Final
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Doubles Final either earlier in the day or immediately after singles, depending on broadcast considerations
