The Chinese capital is once again at the center of the tennis world! The ATP 500 series tournament in Beijing (China Open) traditionally marks the peak of the autumn Asian hard-court swing. This year, the National Tennis Center brings a wealth of excitement, spectacular matches, and the return of some of the biggest names in the history of the sport.
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Main Draw
Qualifying Draw
Withdrawals and Favorites
The biggest absence from the men’s Top 10 at this year’s tournament in Beijing is Jannik Sinner. The Italian, who is currently the world No. 1 and defending champion, announced right before the start of the competition that he had to withdraw due to a knee injury. Carlos Alcaraz will also not be here, as he is defending his title at the Tokyo tournament being played at the same time.
However, the men’s draw is still led by stars like Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Furthermore, after more than a decade, the six-time undefeated champion Novak Djokovic is returning to the tournament, although not in the best of form.
Tournament Trivia
The news that Djokovic will play again in the Chinese capital caused a real frenzy at the box offices. The Serbian tennis player, owner of 24 Grand Slam titles, has an absolutely unreal record at this competition – he lifted the trophy six times and has never tasted the bitterness of defeat. His flawless record of 29 victories without a single failure sounds fascinating, just like the fact that out of a total of 61 sets played in Beijing, he has handed over a measly three to his rivals. Djokovic debuted at the China Open in 2009, and the last time he participated was back in 2015.
The 2025 China Open welcomed a record 360,000 fans, and the tournament organizers are aiming for a new attendance record of 400,000 this year.
Tournament Seeds
After certain shifts and cancellations, the main word in the draw belongs to the following tennis players:
| Seed | Player | Country |
| 1. | Alexander Zverev | Germany |
| 2. | Felix Auger-Aliassime | Canada |
| 3. | Daniil Medvedev | Russia |
| 4. | Flavio Cobolli | Italy |
| 5. | Alex de Minaur | Australia |
| 6. | Novak Djokovic | Serbia |
Prize Money and ATP Points
As one of the most prestigious tournaments in the 500 series, the competition in Beijing offers exceptionally large cash prizes and a significant number of points, which in this part of the season can be crucial for securing a spot at the ATP Finals.
🔗 See a detailed breakdown of prize money and points by rounds here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The tournament is held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. The complex uses a fast outdoor hard court, which is the perfect prelude to the Shanghai Masters.
After his absolute dominance and sixth title in 2015, Novak gradually changed his scheduling strategy. In order to preserve his body and focus exclusively on Grand Slam tournaments, he traveled to the Asian swing less frequently. That is why his return to the venue where he holds a 29-0 record is attracting tremendous attention.
As the name of the series suggests (ATP 500), the singles champion wins exactly 500 ATP points, while under the new scoring system, the finalist receives 330 points.
