Japan Open finally made its return this year and with the women’s tournament having come and gone, the ATP event is next. Join us as we tell you all you will need to know about the 2022 Japan Open.
Japan Open Tennis Tournament
The Rakuten Japan Open is a hard-court tennis tournament a part of both the WTA and ATP Tour. In 2020 and 2021, the tennis world came to halt following the outbreak of COVID-19. Many events were either postponed or cancelled completely, including the Japan Open. This year, the event will experience its 47th edition, re-debuting after a 2-year hiatus. The event’s title sponsor is Rakuten- a Japanese e-commerce company.
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Venue
Ariake Colosseum
Tour category
ATP 500
Prize money
$1,953,285 (total commitment $2,108,110)
Draw
32 Singles, 16 Doubles
Rakuten Japan Open 2022 champions
In Rakuten Japan Open, Taylor Fritz won singles title in all American clash. Fritz defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets (7-6, 7-6). Taylor Fritz won his 3rd ATP title of the year. On other sides in doubles championship, Mackenzie McDonald of USA and Marcelo Melo of Brazil defeated David Vega Hernandez of Spain and Rafael Metoz of Brazil in final in tie breaker (6-4, 3-6, 10-4).
Japan Open History and Previous Winners
The Japan Open has a long history, being part of the ATP Tour since 1973. From 1973 through 1989, the event was a part of the Grand Prix tour. Back then , the tournament had a different name, going by the Tokyo Outdoor Grand Prix. The event stopped conducting both women’s and men’s matches in 2010, being succeeded by the Japan Women’s Open, a separate tournament that’s a part of the WTA Tour. Novak Djokovic is the current singles champion , followed by Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, the Doubles champions.
Japan Open Prize Money and Points
This year’s Open has its prize money set at $1,953,285.
Stage
SinglesPrizeMoney
Doubles Prize Money
ATP Points
Winner
$365,275
$119,980
500
Finals
$182,825
$63,990
300
Semi Finals
$94,840
$32,370
180
Quarter Finals
$49,515
$16,190
90
2nd Round
$26,095
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45
1st Round
$15,235
$8,380
0
Japan Open Dates
The championship main draws will be held from the 3rd of October to the 9th making it a week long event. The qualifying rounds will be conducted in the first 2 days of the October month.
Japan Open Schedule
Date
Singles Matches
Doubles Matches
3rd October
1st Round
1st Round
4th October
1st Round
1st Round
5th October
1st Round and 2nd Round
1st Round and 2nd Round
6th October
2nd Round
2nd Round
7th October
Quarter Finals
2nd Round and Semi Finals
8th October
Semi Finals
Semi Finals
9th October
Finale
Finale
Japan Open Wheelchair tennis Schedule
Japan Open also holds tournaments for wheelchair tennis and the schedule is as follows:
Date
Singles Matches
Doubles Matches
6th October
1st Round
Semi Finals
7th October
Semi Finals
Finale
8th October
Finale
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Keep in mind the above schedule is just an estimation based on the 2019 Japan Open and could be subject to change.
Japan Open Players
This year the event boasts an impressive selection of top ranking players, especially Casper Ruud, currently the World no. 2. However, the reigning champion Novak Djokovic will not be returning to defend his title as he will be participating in the Astana Open in Kazakhstan, held at the same time as the Japan Open.
Top Seeds
Seed
Name
ATP Ranking
1
Casper Ruud
2
2
Cameron Norrie
8
3
Taylor Fritz
12
4
Frances Tiafoe
19
5
Nick Kyrgios
20
6
Alex de Minaur
22
7
Denis Shapovalov
24
8
Daniel Evans
25
Remaining Players
Name
ATP Ranking
Boma Coric
26
Miomir Kecmanovic
32
Jenson Brooksby
46
Brandon Nakashima
48
Marcos Giron
53
Yoshihito Nishioka
56
Jaume Munar
59
Joao Sousa
61
Pedro Martinez
67
Bernabe Zapata Miralles
78
Thanasi Kokkinakis
80
Mackenzie McDonald
82
Alexei Popyrin
90
James Duckworth
101
Soonwo Kwon
121
Wild Card Entries
As of September 29 the wild card participants are:
Rank no.92 Taro Daniel
Rank no.163 Kaichi Uchida
Rank no.227 Yosuke Watanuki
Shingo Kunieda, the wheelchair tennis superstar, former ITF no. 1, and current no. 2 is also confirmed to be participating in the tournament. Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori, 2-times Japan Open champion were set to join the tournament but withdrew after injury.
Japan Open Draws
The Open will have 32 Singles and 16 Doubles draws.
Japan Open Tickets
Tickets for the event have been on sale since 10th September. For purchasing tickets and other accommodations, click on the link mentioned below.
2022 Japan Open Tickets: https://rakutenopen.com/en/tickets/
