The China Open and Japan Open bring together top tennis talent, featuring notable British players. Events are live on Sky Sports.
- Jack Draper competes in the Japan Open after a strong US Open performance.
- Draper aims to maintain his form as he advances to the quarter-finals.
- The China Open sees top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka return.
- Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart represent Britain in the China Open.
British men’s No. 1 Jack Draper is participating in the Japan Open, an ATP Tour 500 event. The 22-year-old recently reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open, propelling him into the world’s top 20. Draper has emphasised his desire to consistently perform at a high level and to stay physically resilient during the demanding Asia swing and indoor season.
In the Japan Open, Draper has progressed to the quarter-finals without dropping a set, defeating Mattia Bellucci and second seed Hubert Hurkacz. His next opponent is France’s Ugo Humbert, with a potential semi-final clash against higher-seeded Tommy Paul. Additionally, Draper has reached the doubles semi-finals with partner Tomas Machac after winning tight matches against strong pairs.
The China Open in Beijing features simultaneous men’s and women’s tournaments: a WTA 1000 event and an ATP Tour 500 tournament. The men’s draw includes world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev, alongside Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. Notably absent is Novak Djokovic, who is resting ahead of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
In the women’s tournament, Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed following her US Open victory, with Jessica Pegula seeded second. Former champion Naomi Osaka has received a wild card entry. The women’s world No. 1, Iga Swiatek, withdrew citing personal matters.
Representing Britain in Beijing, Katie Boulter is seeded 28th in the WTA 1000 field, while Harriet Dart participated but was eliminated in the first round. Heather Watson fell in the second round of qualifying to Zarina Diyas. Emma Raducanu withdrew from the event due to a foot injury, aiming to play more matches if she remains healthy. Cameron Norrie also withdrew, still recovering from a forearm injury sustained at the US Open.
British players continue to make their mark in major tennis tournaments in Asia.
