Fall Asian Swing Preview: ATP Tour 2025 Singles Draws in Chengdu, Hangzhou & Seoul
LINK: ATP Tour Chengdu Draw | ATP Tour Hangzhou Draw | WTA Seoul Draw
Chengdu Open (ATP Tour – Sept 17–23, 2025, Chengdu, China)
The Chengdu Open returns this September as a pivotal ATP Tour 250 event, drawing attention with a strong lineup of rising stars and seasoned performers. Among those confirmed are Lorenzo Musetti, Tallon Griekspoor, Brandon Nakashima, and former smash-and-dash specialist Gael Monfils.
Key storyline: Draper brings youthful energy and dynamic power, while Musetti’s crafty one-handed backhand adds finesse. Griekspoor and Nakashima round out a field filled with athleticism and grit, and Monfils—if fit—offers electrifying flair. The draw shapes up to be a tantalizing mix of styles, setting the stage for potential upsets.
Hangzhou Open (ATP Tour – Sept 17–23, 2025, Hangzhou, China)
Running concurrently in Hangzhou, the Hangzhou Open promises another 250 level treat. Though detailed player rosters haven’t been publicly confirmed yet, the tournament is stacked in prestige and timing.
Preview angle: Expect regional contenders and ATP-level veterans—especially those seeking match play ahead of the 2025 Asian hard-court stretch. A balanced draw could offer opportunities for emerging talents to break through and challenge a possibly unsettled field.
Korea Open in Seoul (WTA 500 – Sept 15–21, 2025, Seoul, Korea)
Over on the WTA Tour, the Korea Open heats up as a WTA 500 hard court event. The entry list features big names: Iga Swiatek, Daria Kasatkina, Jessica Pegula, Beatriz Haddad Maia, among others.
Player highlights:
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Iga Swiatek (World No. 2): A six-time Grand Slam champion, looking to dominate.
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Elena Rybakina (World No. 10): Wimbledon champion, bringing powerful serves and aggressive returns.
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Jessica Pegula: The defending champion with emotional ties to Seoul—her mother was adopted from Korea—and the talent to rally past top opposition.
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Other top 20 names like Daria Kasatkina, Emma Navarro, Liudmila Samsonova, Diana Shnaider, and Marta Kostyuk round out an impressive field
The draw isn’t live yet (finalized 3 days before the tourney begins), but this star?studded lineup promises fireworks once action unfolds.
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