# Tennis tournaments launch in Tokyo and Beijing > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-alcaraz-professional-tennis-season > Updated: 2026-09-28T09:47:09.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2. Major professional tennis tournaments are currently underway across Asia, including the ATP 500 events in Tokyo and Beijing, as well as the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing. In Tokyo, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to begin his title defense against American Alex Michelsen. The tournament field includes notable players such as Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, and Holger Rune, who is returning from an Achilles injury. Additionally, the Tokyo event marks a farewell for Japanese legend Kei Nishikori, who has received a wildcard to face Frances Tiafoe. In Beijing, the WTA China Open features a highly competitive draw containing eight of the top ten players. Jasmine Paolini remains the sole Italian representative in the main draw. Naomi Osaka has returned to the tournament where she won in 2019, expressing gratitude for the support of Asian fans. Aryna Sabalenka has also entered the tournament, stating she has found a “return to mental and physical balance following the US Open.” The ATP Beijing event features a strong presence of Argentine players, including Francisco Cerúndolo, Sebastián Báez, and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. In related regional news, Daniil Medvedev recently secured the ATP 250 title in Hangzhou after defeating Andrey Rublev in the final. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Tennis stars head to Asia for ATP and WTA tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo Major tennis tournaments ATP 500 Beijing and Tokyo, and WTA 1000 China Open, begin in Asia, featuring stars like Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Osaka. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-leads-atp-500-tokyo-tournament-draw ### 2026-09-21: Carlos Alcaraz qualifies for 2026 ATP Finals in Turin Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the 2026 ATP Finals in Turin, joining a competitive field that includes Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev as the tennis season approaches its conclusion. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlos-alcaraz-qualifies-for-2026-atp-finals-in-turin --- Cite as: Tennis tournaments launch in Tokyo and Beijing. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carlos-alcaraz-professional-tennis-season