Fall is here, which means that pro tennis players are busy migrating East for the Asian swing. What began last week with modest events in Seoul, Chengdu and Hangzhou escalates with bigger tournaments in Tokyo and Beijing, starting on Tuesday.
The men’s side gets a welcome injection of marquee names from the Laver Cup, including Carlos Alcaraz. Among the women, most of the WTA’s elite, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, will be in action at the 1000-level China Open.
The draws for the men’s tournament in Tokyo, and the women’s in Beijing, are out (see links below). The ATP draw in Beijing will be held on Tuesday morning Western time. Here’s a look at how the 2024 homestretch will begin:
