This article will give you all the information regarding the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2023
The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, originally contested in 1972, is Asia’s longest-running ATP Tour competition. Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are among the former champions.
Here’s what you should know about the event in Japan.
When are the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships taking place?
The ATP 500 will take place from October 16 to 22. The Ariake Tennis Forest Park will host the hard-court competition. Shigefusa Kanroji is the tournament director.
Who are the participants in the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Among those competing are Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, and Alex de Minaur.
When will the draw for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships take place?
The singles draw for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships will take place on Saturday, October 14 at 12 p.m.
What is the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships schedule?
- Qualifying: Saturday, 14 October at 11 a.m. and Sunday, 15 October at 11 a.m.
- Main Draw: Monday, 16 October – Thursday, 19 October at 11 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, October 20 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, 21 October at 2 p.m.
- Doubles Final: Sunday, 22 October at 2 p.m.
- Singles Final: Sunday, 22 October not before 4:30 p.m.
How much money and points are there for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
The total financial commitment for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is $2,022,700, while the prize money is $1,857,660.
SINGLES
Winner: $347,390 / 500 points
Finalist: $186,920 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $99,615 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $50,895 / 90 points
Round of 16: $27,170 / 45 points
Round of 32: $14,490 / 0 points
DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $114,100 / 500 points
Finalist: $60,860 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $30,800 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $15,390 / 90 points
Round of 16: $7,970 / 0 points
What is the best way to watch the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
- Watch live on Tennis TV
- Schedule Watch Live
Who was the winner of the 2022 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
Taylor Fritz won the 2022 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships singles title by defeating Frances Tiafoe in the finals 7-6(4), 7-6(3).
Mackenzie McDonald and Marcelo Melo won the doubles title in Tokyo, defeating Rafael Matos and David Vega Hernandez 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 in the final.
Who owns the most championships, the oldest champion, the youngest champion, and more at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?
- Most Titles, Singles: Stefan Edberg (4)
- Most Titles, Doubles: Rick Leach, Ken Flach (3)
- Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 38, in 1973
- Youngest Champion: Jimmy Arias, 18, in 1982
- Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Stefan Edberg in 1991, Pete Sampras in 1994 & 1996, Roger Federer in 2006, Rafael Nadal in 2010, 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)
