The 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships begins on Wednesday at Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Forest Park, continuing its long tradition as a marquee ATP 500 stop on the Asian swing.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz headlines the draw alongside Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Tomas Machac, and Frances Tiafoe. With 500 ranking points on the line for the champion, the stakes are high as the world’s elite chase form and momentum before the season’s closing stretch.
Arthur Fils, who lifted the trophy in 2024, won’t defend his crown due to injury, leaving the door open for a fresh champion.
Alcaraz opens against Sebastian Baez and could meet Tiafoe in the quarterfinals, Ruud or Shapovalov in the semis, and possibly Fritz in a blockbuster final. Fritz faces an early test in Gabriel Diallo before navigating a tough section that includes Machac and Rune.
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When is Japan Open 2025?
The 2025 Japan Open first round begins on Wednesday, September 24, and runs through seven days until Tuesday, September 30, culminating with the singles final.
How to watch Japan Open 2025 in US: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel
- Live stream: Fubo
Live TV coverage of Japan Open 2025 is available on the Tennis Channel. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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Japan Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches begins Wednesday, September 24, with the order of play on most days starting at 11:00 a.m. local time on show courts. This translates to 10:00 p.m. ET on the previous evening.
| Date | Events |
| Wednesday, September 24 | First Round |
| Thursday, September 25 | First Round |
| Friday, September 26 | Second Round |
| Saturday, September 27 | Second Round |
| Sunday, September 28 | Quarterfinals |
| Monday, September 29 | Semifinals |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Final |
Japan Open 2025 prize money
The total prize money for grabs at Japan Open 2025 is $2,226,470.
Here's the complete breakdown of the singles prize money:
| Round | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winner | $416,365 |
| Runner-Up | $224,035 |
| Semifinal | $119,395 |
| Quarterfinal | $61,000 |
| Round 2 | $32,560 |
| Round 1 | $17,365 |