2025 Chengdu Open: Schedule, Rules and Players to Watch!

Ready for the first of a series of tennis tournaments in Asia? The 2025 Chengdu Open takes place from September 17 to 23 in Chengdu, in southwest China. Played on hard courts, this ATP 250 event brings together a mix of rising talents and experienced veterans looking for valuable ranking points — and Sports Betting markets are already open for the tournament!

This year, the main draw will feature 28 singles players, while the doubles tournament will include 16 teams. Among the top confirmed names are last year’s finalists Shang Juncheng and Lorenzo Musetti — champion and runner-up, respectively — along with Italians Lorenzo Sonego and Luciano Darderi, Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, and American Brandon Nakashima.

After the qualifying rounds decided the last spots, the Chengdu Open 2025 is officially underway. The courts of the Sichuan International Tennis Center will host battles between established names and new Asian prospects. Want to know more about the tournament? Keep reading!

Why is the Chengdu Open relevant?

This will be the ninth edition of the Chengdu Open, which holds a strategic spot on the ATP calendar. Played right after the US Open, the tournament marks the start of the Asian hard-court swing, which also includes Hangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai. For players, it’s a crucial stretch to adjust to fast surfaces and collect precious ranking points.

As an ATP 250 event, the Chengdu Open is a great chance for players outside the Top 10 to capture a title and climb the ladder — as happened with Shang Juncheng, who became the first Chinese player to win an ATP tournament on home soil. The victory also gave cultural significance to the competition, reinforcing tennis’s presence in Asia.

It may not be a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam with the very top stars, but that doesn’t mean the level of play is low. Big names such as Musetti, Darderi, Griekspoor, Norrie, and Báez will be in action, ensuring balanced and exciting matchups. It’s also an opportunity to follow emerging talents, especially from Asia.

2025 Chengdu Open’s Schedule

Before the 2025 Chengdu Open began, the Sichuan International Tennis Center hosted the qualifying rounds on September 16 and 17, with a total of 12 matches to decide the last four spots in the main draw. After that, the singles and doubles tournaments officially start on September 17 and run until the following week — opening the Asian hard-court swing and serving as a warm-up for the Beijing and Shanghai events.

The tournament schedule is as follows:

• September 16 and 17: Qualifiers, with four playoffs to determine the last main draw spots;
• September 17 to 19: First and Second Rounds of the main draw, including both Singles and Doubles;
• September 20: Quarterfinals for both Singles and Doubles;
• September 21: Semifinals;
• September 22: Doubles Final;
• September 23: Singles Final, crowning the champion of the 7th edition of the Chengdu ATP.

The official match times will be confirmed after the draw, but traditionally, the top stars take the court starting on the weekend, when the stands are filled with larger crowds. You can check all the matches on the Chengdu Open page on ATP’s website.

2025 Chengdu Open’s Format and Rules

The Chengdu Open is part of the ATP 250 tournament series, bringing together some of the circuit’s most notable names in search of ranking points and significant prize money. The competition will be played on outdoor hard courts, with two parallel tournaments: Singles and Doubles.

Check out everything about the format of the 2025 Chengdu Open:

Main Draw Structure

For the Singles tournament, 28 players will compete in a knockout format. The top four seeds go straight into the second round — among them Italians Lorenzo Musetti and Luciano Darderi, Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, and American Brandon Nakashima.

The other players start from the opening round in a single-elimination format. Four other seeded players — including Britain’s Cameron Norrie, France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Argentina’s Sebastián Báez, and Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego — will also compete from the beginning.

All Chengdu Open matches are played in best-of-three sets, with the winner advancing to the next round. Awarding 250 ATP ranking points to the champion, the competition features five stages: Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final.

The Doubles tournament is smaller, with 16 pairs competing in direct elimination starting from the Round of 16. Matches are played in knockout format with the addition of a 10-point Match Tie-Break in the third set.

Qualifying Rounds

Before the Main Draw began, the qualifying rounds determined the last four spots. They consisted of four brackets with two rounds each, completing the 28-player Singles draw. Each qualifying bracket produced the following players:

• First Qualifier: Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili advanced, eliminating Japan’s Rei Sakamoto and Australians Tristan Schoolkate and Bernard Tomic.
• Second Qualifier: American Mackenzie McDonald qualified, defeating Norway’s Nicolai Budkov Kjær, Australian James McCabe, and Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann.
• Third Qualifier: Won by Japan’s Taro Daniel, eliminating Britain’s Billy Harris, China’s Jiang Fumin, and Australian James Duckworth.
• Fourth Qualifier: Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo advanced, knocking out South Africa’s Lloyd Harris, American Zachary Svajda, and China’s Te Rigele.

General Rules

• The tournament fully follows the official ATP rulebook, including scoring rules, time between points, electronic challenges, and on-court behavior.
• In case of a withdrawal before the first match, “Lucky Losers” from the qualifying rounds take the vacant spot in the main draw.
• In Doubles, local pairs also receive Wildcards, giving Chinese players an opportunity to shine.
• This format maintains balance between elite players entering the advanced stages and new names seeking recognition from the very start.

Confirmed Players and Key Names to Watch

The 2025 Chengdu Open brings together a mix of established talents and rising stars, making it an especially exciting tournament for tennis fans.

Seeded Players

These are the top players in the tournament based on their ATP ranking. They are placed across the draw to increase the chances of meeting only in decisive rounds.

The Chengdu Open Singles tournament features eight seeds:

1. Lorenzo Musetti (World No. 9): Runner-up in 2024, the Italian arrives as one of the favorites. Known for his elegant one-handed backhand, he looks to regain confidence after inconsistent seasons.
2. Luciano Darderi (World No. 30): A standout of the new Italian generation, coming off strong runs on hard courts and capable of surprising.
3. Tallon Griekspoor (World No. 31): A consistent player, used to long matches and close battles. His versatility on fast courts is a plus.
4. Brandon Nakashima (World No. 33): Winner of the Next Gen ATP Finals, representing the new wave of American tennis.
5. Cameron Norrie (World No. 34): A left-hander solid from the baseline, bringing experience and consistency, especially in ATP 250 tournaments.
6. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (World No. 36): With a powerful serve, he is one of the most promising names of the French new generation.
7. Sebastián Báez (World No. 41): A clay-court specialist who has been improving on hard courts as well.
8. Lorenzo Sonego (World No. 44): Known for his aggressive style and high energy on court, he has already won important titles on the circuit.

The Chengdu Open Doubles tournament will feature four seeded pairs:

1. Christian Harrison and Evan King: American duo ranked 16th and 17th in the world, respectively.
2. Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul: Frenchmen ranked 26th and 22nd in the ATP rankings, and the defending champions.
3. Alexander Erler and Robert Galloway: The Austrian, ranked 46th, teams up with the American, currently 36th.
4. Luke Johnson and Austin Krajicek: The Briton is ranked 30th, while the American holds 56th place.

Wildcards and Rising Stars

Among the invited players, special mention goes to young Chinese talent Shang Juncheng, champion of the 2024 edition and the first player from the country to win an ATP title on home soil. Even without qualifying under normal entry conditions to defend his title this year, his presence as a Wildcard reinforces the importance of the tournament for Chinese tennis.

Another player to watch is Croatia’s Dino Prižmić, entered through the Next Gen Accelerator program, looking to gain international recognition in Chengdu.

Notable Absences

Some big names are missing, such as Britain’s Jack Draper — who decided to end his season early. Draper would have been one of the favorites based on his current ranking, and his absence opens up even more room for surprises.

With this group of players, the Chengdu ATP promises high-level matches, balance, and opportunities for new stars to shine at the tail end of the season.

2025 Chengdu Open’s Draw

Unlike other sports, tennis tournaments draw the entire bracket right after the last qualifiers are decided — spreading out the seeds to guarantee high-level matchups!

To follow real-time results, visit the Chengdu Open page on the ATP website. Check out the defined matchups below:

Singles Tournament

All matchups have been drawn and are set, with the bracket as follows:

• Térence Atmane (France) vs. Dino Prižmić (Croatia) — winner to face Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) in the Round of 16
• Michael McDonald (USA) vs. Botic van de Zandschulp (Netherlands)
• Nikoloz Basilashvili (Georgia) vs. Sebastián Báez (Argentina)
• Taro Daniel (Japan) vs. Coleman Wong (Hong Kong) — winner to face Tallon Griekspoor (Netherlands) in the Round of 16
• Alexander Shevchenko (Kazakhstan) vs. Gael Monfils (France)
• Filip Misolic (Austria) vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (France)
• Lorenzo Sonego (Italy) vs. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (Argentina)
• Marcos Giron (USA) vs. Ethan Quinn (USA)
• Zizou Bergs (Belgium) vs. Juncheng Shang (China) — winner to face Brandon Nakashima (USA) in the Round of 16
• Cameron Norrie (UK) vs. Yi Zhou (China)
• Quentin Halys (France) vs. Christopher O’Connell (Australia)
• Jordan Thompson (Australia) vs. Alejandro Tabilo (Chile) — winner to face Luciano Darderi (Italy) in the Round of 16

Doubles Tournament

After the team confirmations, the Doubles Draw was set as follows:

• Christian Harrison (USA) & Evan King (USA) vs. Nathaniel Lammons (USA) & Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands)
• Rohan Bopanna (India) & Takeru Yuzuki (Japan) vs. Constantin Frantzen (Germany) & Robin Haase (Netherlands)
• Alexander Erler (Austria) & Robert Galloway (USA) vs. Diego Hidalgo (Ecuador) & Patrik Trhac (USA)
• Jie Cui (China) & Te Rigele (China) vs. Rafael Matos (Brazil) & Marcelo Melo (Brazil)
• Aoran Wang (China) & Yi Zhou (China) vs. Matthew Christopher Romios (Australia) & Ryan Seggerman (USA)
• Luciano Darderi (Italy) & Alejandro Tabilo (Chile) vs. Luke Johnson (UK) & Austin Krajicek (USA)
• Jakob Schnaitter (Germany) & Mark Wallner (Germany) vs. Tallon Griekspoor (Netherlands) & Lorenzo Sonego (Italy)
• Vasil Kirkov (USA) & Bart Stevens (Netherlands) vs. Sadio Doumbia (France) & Fabien Reboul (France)

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