The Asian swing shifts into high gear in Beijing this week with the China Open, a combined ATP (men’s) and WTA (women’s) event.
The tournament is one of the season’s biggest WTA stops and the penultimate 1000 event before the Finals in Riyadh. Led by six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, the women’s field will feature eight of the current WTA Top 10. The draw size for the women’s event is 96 players while that for men is 32 players.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner will be the top seed and favourite to win the ATP 500 event. The field carries some star power as Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Alex de Minaur are set to make the trip.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
When is China Open 2025?
The 2025 China Open WTA first round begins on Wednesday, September 24, and runs through 12 days until Sunday, October 5 culminating with the women’s singles final.
Meanwhile, the ATP first round begins on Thursday, September 25, and runs through seven days until Wednesday, October 1 culminating with the men’s singles final.
How to watch China Open 2025 in US: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo
Live TV coverage of China Open 2025 is available on the Tennis Channel. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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China 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 11:00 p.m. ET on the previous evening.
| Date | Events |
| Wednesday, September 24 | Women’s First Round |
| Thursday, September 25 | Women’s First Round & Men’s First Round |
| Friday, September 26 | Women’s Second Round & Men’s First Round |
| Saturday, September 27 | Women’s Second Round & Men’s Second Round |
| Sunday, September 28 | Women’s Third Round & Men’s Second Round |
| Monday, September 29 | Women’s Third Round & Men’s Quarter-finals |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Women’s Fourth Round & Men’s Semi-Finals |
| Wednesday, October 1 | Women’s Fourth Round & Men’s Final |
| Thursday, October 2 | Women’s Quarter-finals |
| Friday, October 3 | Women’s Quarter-Finals |
| Saturday, October 4 | Women’s Semi-Finals |
| Sunday, October 5 | Women’s Final |
China Open 2025 prize money
The total prize money for grabs at China Open 2025 is over $12 million. Since it is a higher-level 1000 event, the prize pool for the WTA is much bigger, with the singles winner set to pocket $1,124,380.
Here’s the complete breakdown of the singles prize money:
| Round | Men’s | Women’s |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $751,075 | $1,124,380 |
| Runner-Up | $404,105 | $597,890 |
| Semifinal | $215,360 | $332,160 |
| Quarterfinal | $110,030 | $189,075 |
| Round 4 | N/A | $103,225 |
| Round 3 | N/A | $60,400 |
| Round 2 | $58,735 | $35,260 |
| Round 1, Main Draw | $31,320 | $23,760 |
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