ATP Tour and WTA 2025 Schedule of Play: Tuesday September 23 for Chengdu, Hangzhou and WTA China Open
LINK: ATP Tour Chengdu Schedule | LINK: ATP Tour Hangzhou Schedule | LINK: WTA Beijing Schedule
The Asian hard-court swing is back in full force this September, bringing three must-watch tournaments to center stage: the Chengdu Open, the Hangzhou Open, and the Korea Open in Seoul. With ATP Tour and WTA stars chasing valuable points and late-season momentum, fans can expect a mix of high-intensity battles, fresh rivalries, and the unique energy of tennis in Asia. From Chengdu’s dynamic ATP Tour 250 field to Hangzhou’s rising opportunities and Seoul’s stacked WTA 500 lineup, the fall swing promises standout storylines and world-class competition across the board.
Daily Schedule of Play: Chengdu, Hangzhou & Seoul (Asian Hard-Court Swing)
Chengdu Open (ATP 250) — Chengdu, China
Dates: September 17–23, 2025
Daily Format Overview:
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First two days (Wed–Thu): Round 1 (Singles & Doubles)
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Midweek (Fri–Sat): Round 2 and Quarterfinals
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Weekend (Sun–Mon): Semifinals and Finals
Why to Watch Each Day:
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Wednesday–Thursday: Expect early-round clashes featuring top-seed matchups and local wildcards soaking up vibrant opening-day energy.
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Friday–Saturday: Intensity ramps up—think big-serving upsets and breakthrough performances.
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Sunday–Monday: The final stretch—high drama, headline-worthy battles, and title deciders.
Hangzhou Open (ATP 250) — Hangzhou, China
Dates: September 17–23, 2025
Day-by-Day Breakdown:
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Wed–Thu: Opening rounds; a mix of emerging hopefuls and seasoned campaigners sharpen for a run.
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Fri–Sat: Quarterfinal and semifinal action—great time to catch underdogs or big-name wobbles.
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Sunday–Monday: Grand finale with the most compelling matchups of the week.
Notable Highlight: Marin Cilic enters as the defending champion, bringing experience and star power to early rounds.
WTA China Open (Sept 22 – Oct 5, 2025)
Saturday to Monday (Sept 22–29): Opening Rounds and qualifying (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
