Tokyo is once again the epicenter of world tennis – the prestigious ATP 500 Japan Open at the Ariake Colosseum gathers the world’s elite at the start of the autumn Asian swing. From September 28 to October 6, 2026, players will battle for a valuable 500 ATP points and a multi-million prize pool. This hub brings you all the key information, analyses, schedules, and tables in one place.
Latest News and Tournament Analysis
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Main Draw
Qualifying Draw
Withdrawals and Favorites
This year’s edition in Tokyo brings several major changes to the entry list, but also a highly exciting battle for the trophy.
The main favorite to win the title is Carlos Alcaraz, who arrives in the Japanese capital as the defending champion and the top seed. The Spaniard is looking to continue his hard-court dominance and secure new points in the battle for the top of the ATP rankings.
The competition will have a slightly different dynamic, primarily due to the parallel tournament in Beijing (China Open), where Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Félix Auger-Aliassime have chosen to compete.
On the other hand, the withdrawal list has dealt two significant blows to the tournament:
- Ben Shelton: The 2023 Tokyo champion had to officially withdraw due to physical exhaustion. The young American went through a grueling period, crowned by reaching his first Grand Slam final at the US Open, followed immediately by demanding Davis Cup duties. To protect his body from serious injury and burnout, Shelton decided to take a break.
- Joao Fonseca: The talented Brazilian rising star is skipping the entire Asian swing. Chronic back problems, which have bothered him since the US Open, prevented him from giving his maximum in the Davis Cup, leading to the decision to rest until he reaches full competitive fitness.
2026 Player Entry List
| No. | Name | Nationality | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | ESP | 3 |
| 2 | Taylor Fritz | USA | 10 |
| 3 | Frances Tiafoe | USA | 12 |
| 4 | Rafael Jodar | ESP | 13 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Musetti | ITA | 14 |
| 6 | Brandon Nakashima | USA | 17 |
| 7 | Jiri Lehecka | CZE | 19 |
| 8 | Casper Ruud | NOR | 20 |
| 9 | Tommy Paul | USA | 21 |
| 10 | Luciano Darderi | ITA | 22 |
| 11 | Valentin Vacherot | MON | 23 |
| 12 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | ESP | 27 |
| 13 | Alejandro Tabilo | CHI | 28 |
| 14 | Ugo Humbert | FRA | 31 |
| 15 | Tomas Martin Etcheverry | ARG | 32 |
| 16 | Arthur Fery | GBR | 33 |
| 17 | Alexander Blockx | BEL | 34 |
| 18 | Matteo Arnaldi | ITA | 36 |
| 19 | Zizou Bergs | BEL | 37 |
| 20 | Luca Van Assche | FRA | 40 |
| 21 | Matteo Berrettini | ITA | 43 |
| 22 | Alex Michelsen | USA | 46 |
| 23 | Denis Shapovalov | CAN | 48 |
| 24 | Holger Rune | DEN | 133 |
| 25 | Sho Shimabukuro (WC) | JPN | 88 |
| 26 | Rei Sakamoto (WC) | JPN | 157 |
| 27 | Kei Nishikori (WC) | JPN | 481 |
| 28 | Qualifier (Q) | – | – |
| 29 | Qualifier (Q) | – | – |
| 30 | Qualifier (Q) | – | – |
| 31 | Qualifier (Q) | – | – |
| 32 | Kyrian Jacquet (SE) | FRA | 108 |
Seeded Players
| Seed | Player | ATP Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | 3 |
| 2 | Frances Tiafoe | 8 |
| 3 | Taylor Fritz | 10 |
| 4 | Rafael Jodar | 14 |
| 5 | Brandon Nakashima | 16 |
| 6 | Casper Ruud | 17 |
| 7 | Tommy Paul | 18 |
| 8 | Valentin Vacherot | 19 |
Prize Money and ATP Points
The winner of the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo earns a full 500 points for the world rankings, along with a significant cash prize from the total tournament fund. Read the detailed table with the prize money breakdown by rounds, financial compensation for singles and doubles, and ATP points distribution in our dedicated article:
👉 Complete prize money and points breakdown for the ATP Japan Open
Frequently Asked Questions (Yoast FAQ)
The tournament takes place in Tokyo, at the famous Ariake Colosseum complex, from September 28 to October 6, 2026, on outdoor hard courts.
The defending champion is the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who also leads this year’s draw as the number one seed.
The singles winner earns 500 ATP points that count towards the world rankings and the ATP Race to Turin, while the total prize money pool is in line with the strongest tournaments from the ATP 500 series.
