The 2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is ready to return to Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Forest Park from September 24 to 30, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players in a thrilling ATP 500 event. Fans can expect high-octane action as World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, US Open finalist Taylor Fritz, and other leading names compete on the outdoor hard courts.
The tournament, established in 1972, has long been a cornerstone of the Asian swing on the ATP Tour, offering both ranking points and prize money totaling $2,226,470 for singles and doubles competitors.
France’s Arthur Fils, who won the title in 2024, will unfortunately miss this year’s tournament due to injury. In doubles, the British duo of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool will look to defend their crown after defeating Ariel Behar and Robert Galloway in last year’s final.
Top Seeds for 2025
Men’s Singles:
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Taylor Fritz
- Holger Rune
- Casper Ruud
- Tomas Machac
- Ugo Humbert
- Denis Shapovalov
- Frances Tiafoe
Men’s Doubles:
- Harrison / King
- Nys / Roger-Vasselin
- Gonzalez / Molteni
- Arends / Johnson
Key Singles Match-Ups & Draw Insights
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opens against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez, holding a perfect 2-0 record against him. Potential matchups in later rounds include Zizou Bergs (Round of 16), Frances Tiafoe (quarterfinals), and either Casper Ruud or Denis Shapovalov in the semis. A final showdown with Taylor Fritz, who may navigate past Gabriel Diallo, Nuno Borges, and Tomas Machac, is on the cards.
Other first-round matches to watch include:
- Matteo Berrettini vs. Jaume Munar
- Holger Rune vs. Hamad Medjedovic
Japan Open 2025 Schedule
- Singles Qualifying: Mon, 22 Sept – Tue, 23 Sept, 11:00 a.m.
- Doubles Qualifying: Tue, 23 Sept, 11:00 a.m.
- Main Draw (Singles & Doubles): Wed, 24 Sept – Sun, 28 Sept, 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.; Mon, 29 Sept, 2:00 p.m.
- Doubles Final: Tue, 30 Sept, 2:00 p.m.
- Singles Final: Tue, 30 Sept, 6:00 p.m.
Prize Money & Points Breakdown
Singles:
- Winner: $416,365 / 500 points
- Finalist: $224,035 / 330 points
- Semifinalist: $119,395 / 200 points
- Quarterfinalist: $61,000 / 100 points
- Round of 16: $32,560 / 50 points
- Round of 32: $17,365 / 0 points
Doubles (per team):
- Winner: $136,760 / 500 points
- Finalist: $72,940 / 300 points
- Semifinalist: $36,900 / 180 points
- Quarterfinalist: $18,460 / 90 points
- Round of 16: $9,550 / 0 points
The 2025 Japan Open promises top-tier tennis, with marquee clashes between Alcaraz, Fritz, Rune, and Ruud. Fans in Tokyo and around the globe are in for an unforgettable week of intense rallies, breathtaking serves, and high-stakes competition.