Japan Open 2026 tennis tournament begins in Tokyo

The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2026, an ATP 500 event, is scheduled to take place from September 30 to October 6 at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park and Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. The tournament marks the beginning of the autumn Asian swing.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz enters as the top seed and will face Alex Michelsen in his opening match. Other notable players in the draw include Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, and Holger Rune. The tournament also features an emotional milestone as Japanese player Kei Nishikori makes his final appearance at the event, facing Tiafoe in the first round.

The 2026 prize pool has increased to $2,342,275, a 5.2% rise from the previous year. The singles winner is set to receive $437,955.