DATE: 30 September - 11 October, 2026
SURFACE: Hard
PRIZE MONEY: $9,415,725
FIELD SIZE: 96
2025 CHAMPION: Amanda Anisimova
Seeds and Draw
1. RYBAKINA, Elena
2. SABALENKA, Aryna
3. GAUFF, Coco
4. ANDREEVA, Mirra
5. NOSKOVA, Linda
6. SVITOLINA, Elina
7. MUCHOVA, Karolina
8. SWIATEK, Iga
9. BENCIC, Belinda
10. JOVIC, Iva
11. SHNAIDER, Diana
12. OSAKA, Naomi
13. MERTENS, Elise
14. PAOLINI, Jasmine
15. KALINSKAYA, Anna
16. POTAPOVA, Anastasia
17. CHWALINSKA, Maja
18. BOUZKOVA, Marie
19. ALEXANDROVA, Ekaterina
20. BEJLEK, Sara
21. LI, Ann
22. PARRY, Diane
23. FERNANDEZ, Leylah
24. OSTAPENKO, Jelena
25. SAKKARI, Maria
26. BARTUNKOVA, Nikola
27. BUCSA, Cristina
28. STEARNS, Peyton
29. SAMSONOVA, Liudmila
30. VEKIC, Donna
31. WANG, Xinyu
32. TAUSON, Clara
The China Open
The China Open is one of the premier events on the WTA Tour and a highlight of the Asian hard-court swing. As a prestigious WTA 1000 tournament, it attracts the world's leading female players to Beijing each autumn, where valuable ranking points and momentum are on the line as the race towards the season-ending WTA Finals intensifies.
Potatohai, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
The tournament is played at the spectacular Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, an impressive venue originally built for the tennis competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The world-class complex comprises 11 competition and practice courts and is centred around the iconic Diamond Court, a striking 15,000-seat stadium whose faceted retractable roof was inspired by the shape of a cut diamond.
The venue is renowned for its outstanding facilities, including advanced air-cooling technology designed to provide comfortable conditions for players and spectators throughout tournament week. The fast outdoor hard courts reward powerful serving, aggressive baseline play, and athletic shot-making, producing the high-quality tennis that has become synonymous with the China Open.
Over the years, the tournament has crowned many of the sport's greatest champions and has become one of the WTA Tour's most prestigious events outside the Grand Slams. Combining elite competition with a spectacular Olympic venue and passionate crowds, the China Open offers one of the defining experiences of the women's tennis season and stands as one of Asia's premier sporting events.
Beijing
Beijing is one of the world's oldest capitals and a city where more than three thousand years of history meet cutting-edge modern development. As the political and cultural heart of China, it is home to some of the nation's most treasured landmarks, alongside impressive contemporary architecture and one of the world's most dynamic urban economies.
N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Among its most famous attractions is the magnificent Forbidden City, the vast imperial palace that served as the home of China's emperors for nearly five centuries. Nearby, Tiananmen Square and the elegant Temple of Heaven offer further insights into the country's rich history and traditions. Just outside the city, visitors can experience one of the world's greatest landmarks—the Great Wall of China, which winds across the surrounding mountains.
Beijing is equally recognised for its modern achievements. The city successfully hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and later became the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. The Olympic Green, home to the China Open, also features iconic venues such as the Bird's Nest National Stadium and the Water Cube, making it one of the world's great sporting precincts.
Reinhold Möller Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
During tournament week, Beijing offers visitors an extraordinary blend of ancient culture and contemporary energy. From historic hutongs and traditional cuisine to futuristic skyscrapers and world-class sporting facilities, the city provides a memorable backdrop for one of Asia's premier tennis tournaments.
Src: ChatGPT
Tourism
SURFACE: Hard
PRIZE MONEY: $9,415,725
FIELD SIZE: 96
2025 CHAMPION: Amanda Anisimova
Seeds and Draw
1. RYBAKINA, Elena
2. SABALENKA, Aryna
3. GAUFF, Coco
4. ANDREEVA, Mirra
5. NOSKOVA, Linda
6. SVITOLINA, Elina
7. MUCHOVA, Karolina
8. SWIATEK, Iga
9. BENCIC, Belinda
10. JOVIC, Iva
11. SHNAIDER, Diana
12. OSAKA, Naomi
13. MERTENS, Elise
14. PAOLINI, Jasmine
15. KALINSKAYA, Anna
16. POTAPOVA, Anastasia
17. CHWALINSKA, Maja
18. BOUZKOVA, Marie
19. ALEXANDROVA, Ekaterina
20. BEJLEK, Sara
21. LI, Ann
22. PARRY, Diane
23. FERNANDEZ, Leylah
24. OSTAPENKO, Jelena
25. SAKKARI, Maria
26. BARTUNKOVA, Nikola
27. BUCSA, Cristina
28. STEARNS, Peyton
29. SAMSONOVA, Liudmila
30. VEKIC, Donna
31. WANG, Xinyu
32. TAUSON, Clara
The China Open
The China Open is one of the premier events on the WTA Tour and a highlight of the Asian hard-court swing. As a prestigious WTA 1000 tournament, it attracts the world's leading female players to Beijing each autumn, where valuable ranking points and momentum are on the line as the race towards the season-ending WTA Finals intensifies.
Potatohai, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
The tournament is played at the spectacular Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center, an impressive venue originally built for the tennis competition at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The world-class complex comprises 11 competition and practice courts and is centred around the iconic Diamond Court, a striking 15,000-seat stadium whose faceted retractable roof was inspired by the shape of a cut diamond.
The venue is renowned for its outstanding facilities, including advanced air-cooling technology designed to provide comfortable conditions for players and spectators throughout tournament week. The fast outdoor hard courts reward powerful serving, aggressive baseline play, and athletic shot-making, producing the high-quality tennis that has become synonymous with the China Open.
Over the years, the tournament has crowned many of the sport's greatest champions and has become one of the WTA Tour's most prestigious events outside the Grand Slams. Combining elite competition with a spectacular Olympic venue and passionate crowds, the China Open offers one of the defining experiences of the women's tennis season and stands as one of Asia's premier sporting events.
Beijing
Beijing is one of the world's oldest capitals and a city where more than three thousand years of history meet cutting-edge modern development. As the political and cultural heart of China, it is home to some of the nation's most treasured landmarks, alongside impressive contemporary architecture and one of the world's most dynamic urban economies.
N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Among its most famous attractions is the magnificent Forbidden City, the vast imperial palace that served as the home of China's emperors for nearly five centuries. Nearby, Tiananmen Square and the elegant Temple of Heaven offer further insights into the country's rich history and traditions. Just outside the city, visitors can experience one of the world's greatest landmarks—the Great Wall of China, which winds across the surrounding mountains.
Beijing is equally recognised for its modern achievements. The city successfully hosted the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and later became the first city in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. The Olympic Green, home to the China Open, also features iconic venues such as the Bird's Nest National Stadium and the Water Cube, making it one of the world's great sporting precincts.
Reinhold Möller Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
During tournament week, Beijing offers visitors an extraordinary blend of ancient culture and contemporary energy. From historic hutongs and traditional cuisine to futuristic skyscrapers and world-class sporting facilities, the city provides a memorable backdrop for one of Asia's premier tennis tournaments.
Src: ChatGPT
Tourism
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