{"id":851375,"date":"2026-09-17T21:31:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/851375\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:31:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:31:01","slug":"asian-swing-411-dates-draws-prize-money-and-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/851375\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Swing 411: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the summer Hard-Court Swing wrapping up in Guadalajara and S\u00e3o Paulo, the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz turns its attention to the Asian Swing.<\/p>\n

As the Race to the WTA Finals at Indian Wells heats up, 10 tour-level events will take place over the next seven weeks as players make the final push of the season. Here’s how last year’s Asian Swing finals played out:<\/p>\n

Seoul: \u00a0Iga Swiatek d. Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5
Beijing: \u00a0Amanda Anisimova d. Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2
Wuhan: \u00a0Coco Gauff d. Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5
Ningbo: \u00a0Elena Rybakina d. Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-2
Osaka: \u00a0Leylah Fernandez d. Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3
Tokyo: \u00a0Belinda Bencic d. Noskova 6-2, 6-3
Guangzhou: \u00a0Ann Li d. Lulu Sun 7-6(6), 6-2
Hong Kong: \u00a0Victoria Mboko d. Cristina Bucsa 7-5, 6-7(9), 6-2
Jiangxi*: \u00a0Anna Blinkova d. Lilli Tagger 6-3, 6-3
Chennai: \u00a0Janice Tjen d. Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3<\/p>\n

Note: The Jiangxi Open was replaced by the Athens Open in 2026. Last year’s Singapore Open was played after the Australian Swing, and won by Elise Mertens.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From dates, seeds, prize money and more, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the 2026 Asian swing:<\/p>\n

Week 1: September 21-27
\nSingapore Tennis Open (WTA 500)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, September 27, not before 5 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, September 27, 2:30 p.m.
Time zone: Singapore Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Singapore: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

After making its long-awaited return to the WTA Tour in 2025, the Singapore Tennis Open was upgraded to a 500 event to kick off the Asian Swing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Notable players competing: Mirra Andreeva, Amanda Anisimova, Maja Chwalinska, Elise Mertens, Maria Sakkari
Recent winners: Mertens (2025) — Singapore was played in February of last season
Singles draw size: 28 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Singapore ranking points and prize money (euro)
First round: 1 | $13,005
Second round: 60 | $18,045
Quarterfinal: 108 | $35,000
Semifinal: 195 | $66,003
Finalist: 325 | $114,500
Champion: 500 | $185,500<\/p>\n

Korea Open (WTA 250)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, September 27, not before 3:30 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, September 27, 1 p.m.
Time zone: Korean Standard Time (GMT +9)<\/p>\n

Seoul: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play <\/a>| Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

Played on the hard courts of the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center in South Korea, Seoul has been a staple of the WTA Tour since 2004. Having been a 500 the last two seasons, the 2026 edition will be a 250.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Notable players competing: Liudmila Samsonova, Tereza Valentova, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, McCartney Kessler
Recent winners: Swiatek (2025), Beatriz Haddad Maia (2024), Jessica Pegula (2023), Ekaterina Alexandrova (2022)
Singles draw size: 32 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Seoul ranking points and prize money (euro)
First round: 1 | $3,205
Second round: 30 | $4,600
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390<\/p>\n

Weeks 2 & 3: September 29-October 11
\nChina Open (WTA 1000)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, October 11, not before 7 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, October 11, 4:30 p.m.
Time zone: China Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Beijing: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

The second-to-last WTA 1000 event of the season is held in China’s capital, where the majority of the world’s top 30 will compete. Plus, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka are scheduled to play their first tour-level event since their US Open final.<\/p>\n

Notable players competing: Rybakina, Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Andreeva, Linda Noskova
Recent winners: Anisimova (2025), Gauff (2024), Swiatek (2023), Osaka (2019)
Singles draw size: 96 players
Doubles draw size: 32 teams<\/p>\n

Champions Reel: How Amanda Anisimova won Beijing 2025<\/p>\n

Beijing ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 10 | $24,335
Second round: 35 | $36,110
Third round: 65 | $61,865
Fourth round: 120 | $105,720
Quarterfinal: 215 | $193,645
Semifinal: 390 | $340,190
Finalist: 650 | $612,340
Champion: 1000 | $1,151,380<\/p>\n

Week 4: October 12-18
\nDongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open (WTA 1000)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, October 18, not before 6:30 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m.
Time zone: China Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Wuhan: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play <\/a>| Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

The last WTA 1000 event of the season featured a smaller singles and doubles field, but will be one of the final pushes for players to solidify a spot at the WTA Finals at Indian Wells. The tournament is held on the outdoor hard courts at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre.<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Gauff (2025), Sabalenka (2018, 2019, 2024)
Singles draw size: 56 players
Doubles draw size: 28 teams<\/p>\n

Wuhan ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 10 | $18,300
Second round: 65 | $26,000
Third round: 120 | $49,250
Quarterfinal: 215 | $98,500
Semifinal: 390 | $197,000
Finalist: 650 | $385,001
Champion: 1000 | $665,000<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Week 5: October 19-25
\nBNB Ningbo Open (WTA 500)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, October 25, not before 5 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, October 25, 2:30 p.m.
Time zone: China Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Ningbo: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

Founded in 2010, the Ningbo Open became a 125 event in 2023 before climbing the way to a WTA 500 in 2024. This year’s edition will be the third at such level and is played on outdoor hard courts in the eastern Chinese city.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Rybakina (2025), Daria Kasatkina (2024), Ons Jabeur (2023)
Singles draw size: 28 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Ningbo ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $12,700
Second round: 60 | $17,795
Quarterfinal: 108 | $33,475
Semifinal: 195 | $66,003
Finalist: 325 | $114,500
Champion: 500 | $185,500<\/p>\n

Kinoshita Group Japan Open (WTA 250)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, October 25, not before 1:30 p.m.
Doubles final: Saturday, October 24, not before 3:30 p.m. following singles semifinals
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (GMT +9)<\/p>\n

Osaka: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

Held at the Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka hosts it’s first of two tour-level events in Japan and the lone 250 event. After a three-year hiatus, Osaka returned to the WTA Tour as a 250 event has been a women’s only event since 2009.<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Leylah Fernandez (2025), Suzan Lamens (2024), Ashlyn Krueger (2023), Nao Hibino (2019)
Singles draw size:\u00a032 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Osaka ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $3,065
Second round: 30 | $4,285
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390<\/p>\n

Week 6: October 26-November 1
\nToray Pan Pacific Open Tennis (WTA 500)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, November 1, 12 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, November 1, follows singles final
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (GMT +9)<\/p>\n

Tokyo: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

With its first edition in 1973, Tokyo has been a longtime stop on the WTA Tour. This year, it serves as the final WTA 500 event of the 2026 season and is played on outdoor hard courts.<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Belinda Bencic (2025), Zheng Qinwen (2024), Veronika Kudermetova (2023), Liudmila Samsonova (2022)
Singles draw size:\u00a028 players
Doubles draw size:\u00a016 teams<\/p>\n

Champions Reel: How Belinda Bencic won Tokyo 2025<\/p>\n

Tokyo ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $12,700
Second round: 60 | $17,795
Quarterfinal: 108 | $33,475
Semifinal: 195 | $66,003
Finalist: 325 | $114,500
Champion: 500 | $185,500<\/p>\n

Guangzhou Open (WTA 250)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, November 1, not before 4:30 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Time zone: China Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Guangzhou: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

Guangzhou will hosts its 20th edition of the tournament, which has been on the WTA calendar since 2004. It is played on outdoor hard courts at the Nansha International Tennis Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Ann Li (2025), Olga Danilovic (2024), Wang Xiyu (2023), Sofia Kenin (2019)
Singles draw size: 32 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Guangzhou ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $3,065
Second round: 30 | $4,285
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390<\/p>\n

Week 7: November 2-8
\nChennai Open (WTA 250)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, November 8, 4 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, November 8, not before 6:30 p.m.
Time zone: India Standard Time (GMT +5:30)<\/p>\n

Chennai: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws <\/a>| Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

The WTA Tour makes it’s lone stop in India during the penultimate week of the season with the Chennai Open. Having played its first edition in 2022, it returned back last season and is set for its third WTA 250 event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Janice Tjen (2025), Linda Fruhvirtova (2022)
Singles draw size: 32 teams
Doubles draw size: 16 players<\/p>\n

Chennai ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $3,205
Second round: 30 | $4,600
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390<\/p>\n

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (WTA 250)<\/p>\n

Singles final: Sunday, November 8, not before 4 p.m.
Doubles final: Sunday, November 8, 1:30 p.m.
Time zone: Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT +8)<\/p>\n

Hong Kong: Scores<\/a> | Order of Play<\/a> | Draws<\/a> | Entry List<\/a><\/p>\n

Alongside Chennai, Hong Kong closes the 2026 tour-level season for additional players who did not qualify for the WTA Finals. It’s set for its ninth tournament since returning from a two-decade hiatus in 2014.<\/p>\n

Recent winners: Victoria Mboko (2025), Diana Shnaider (2024), Fernandez (2023), Dayana Yastremska (2022)
Singles draw size: 32 players
Doubles draw size: 16 teams<\/p>\n

Hong Kong ranking points and prize money (USD)
First round: 1 | $3,205
Second round: 30 | $4,600
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the summer Hard-Court Swing wrapping up in Guadalajara and S\u00e3o Paulo, the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":851376,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[99,428,1959],"class_list":["post-851375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tennis","tag-sports","tag-tennis","tag-text"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=851375"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/851375\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/851376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=851375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=851375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=851375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}