Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

All about the ATP 500 event in Tokyo, Japan

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The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships will run from 24 September - 30 September. By ATP Staff

The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships will host tennis’ elite for a week in the 2025 season. Among those in action are Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune and Casper Ruud.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Japanese tournament:

When is the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

The ATP 500 event will be held from 24 September to 30 September. The hard-court tournament, established in 1972, is played at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park. The tournament director is Shigefusa Kanroji.

Who is playing at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

World No. 1 Alcaraz, 2022 champion Fritz, Rune, Ruud, Tomas Machac and Frances Tiafoe are among those set to compete in Tokyo.

When is the draw for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships draw will be made on Monday, 22 September at 2:00 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Singles Qualifying: Monday, 22 September - Tuesday, 23 September at 11:00 a.m.

Doubles Qualifying: Tuesday, 23 September at 11:00 a.m.

Main Draw Singles and Doubles: Wednesday, 24 September – Sunday, 28 September at 11 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Monday, 29 September from 2 p.m.

Doubles Final: Tuesday, 30 September at 2 p.m.

Singles Final: Tuesday, 30 September NB 6 p.m.

What is the prize money and points for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

The prize money for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is US $2,226,470.

SINGLES

Winner: $416,365/ 500 points

Finalist: $224,035 / 330 points

Semi-finalist: $119,395/ 200 points

Quarter-finalist: $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

Semi-finalist: $36,900 / 180 points

Quarter-finalist: $18,460 / 90 points

Round of 16: $9,550 / 0 points

How can I watch the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Watch Live On TennisTV

TV Schedule

How can I follow the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Hashtag: #kinoshitajotennis

Facebook: Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships

Twitter: @japanopentennis

Instagram: kinoshitagroupjapanopen

Who won the last edition of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in 2024?

Arthur Fils defeated Ugo Humbert 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-3 in the men’s singles final last year. The Frenchman saved a championship point in the second-set tie-break. In the doubles final, Britons Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool also saved a championship point and overcame Ariel Behar and Robert Galloway 6-4, 4-6, 12-10.

Who holds the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Stefan Edberg (4)

Most Titles, Doubles: Ken Flach (3), Rick Leach (3)

Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 38, in 1973

Youngest Champion: Jimmy Arias, 18, in 1982

Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Stefan Edberg in 1991, No. 1 Pete Sampras in 1994, 1996, No. 1 Roger Federer in 2006, No. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2010, No. 1 Novak Djokovic in 2019

Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 121 Kenneth Carlsen in 2002

Last Home Champion: Kei Nishikori in 2014

Most Match Wins: Stefan Edberg (27)

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