Venue Location
Sichuan International Tennis Center (四川国际网球中心), No. 66 Jinhe Road, Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Outdoor hard courts.
Starting Date and Time
The tournament runs from September 23–29, 2026.
Qualifying: Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23 (starting ~1:00 p.m. local time).
Main draw: Begins Wednesday, September 23 (typically from 1:00 p.m. local). Later rounds and finals on subsequent days, with the singles final not before 7:00 p.m. local on Tuesday, September 29.
Times are China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). Exact daily schedules are released closer to the event and can shift based on weather or completions.
Tournament Overview
This is the 8th edition of the Chengdu Open, an ATP 250 event on outdoor hard courts. It marks an early stop on the Asian swing. Prize money totals approximately US $1,210,115. The singles main draw is 28 players (top seeds receive byes in the first round); doubles is 16 teams. Winner receives 250 ranking points and $184,085.
Injury Report / Withdrawals
No major late-breaking injury reports for top seeds were widely detailed in the immediate pre-tournament window, but several players withdrew from the entry list and were replaced:
Román Andrés Burruchaga → replaced by Aleksandar Kovacevic
Yannick Hanfmann → replaced by Martin Damm
Jan-Lennard Struff → replaced by James Duckworth
Thiago Agustín Tirante → replaced by Lorenzo Sonego
Players should be monitored for any last-minute fitness issues common after the US Open and Davis Cup commitments. Valentin Vacherot and Alejandro Tabilo (defending champion) appear set to compete based on available information.
Key Players and Seeds
Valentin Vacherot (MON, ~No. 19)
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP, ~No. 29)
Alejandro Tabilo (CHI, ~No. 32) – defending champion
Botic van de Zandschulp (NED, ~No. 40)
Hubert Hurkacz (POL, ~No. 46)
Nuno Borges (POR, ~No. 48)
Denis Shapovalov (CAN, ~No. 50)
Sebastián Báez (ARG, ~No. 51)
Other notables include Shang Juncheng (home favorite and 2024 champion), Moïse Kouamé (Next Gen Accelerator entry), and various wildcards/qualifiers. The draw was scheduled for Monday, September 21.
Player Matchups and Potential Storylines
Vacherot as top seed: The Monegasque is making his first appearance as a top seed at an ATP event. Fresh off strong Davis Cup performances helping Monaco reach the World Group, he brings big-serving hard-court credentials (including a prior Shanghai Masters breakthrough). Potential early tests against qualifiers or lower seeds.
Tabilo defending title: The Chilean left-hander won in 2025 (defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the final). He returns to the scene of prior success but has faced ranking pressure after point deductions and recent mixed results (including Davis Cup). A potential second-round clash with Shang Juncheng (if both advance) would be a highlight.
Home interest: Shang Juncheng and Chinese wildcards (e.g., possible early matchups involving local players) add crowd energy.
Other intriguing paths: Davidovich Fokina’s consistency, Hurkacz’s serve, Shapovalov’s shot-making, and young talent like Kouamé could produce upsets in a relatively open field without top-10 presence.
Specific first-round matchups depend on the finalized draw (top four seeds typically have byes).
Recent Form
Valentin Vacherot: Strong recent Davis Cup results (key wins helping Monaco qualify for the elite level). Mixed hard-court results earlier in the North American swing and US Open (reached round of 32 before falling to Frances Tiafoe). High confidence from big-stage performances.
Alejandro Tabilo: Defending champion with prior success here. Recent form includes solid US Open progress in prior seasons but recent ranking drop and Davis Cup struggles against Spain. Physical and mental recovery will be key.
Broader field: Many players are transitioning from the US Open and national team duty; form can vary, with hard-court specialists and those with strong serving games generally favored early in the Asian swing.
Tournament History
Established in 2016 (replaced the Malaysian Open). Not held 2020–2022 due to COVID-19.
Past singles champions:
2016: Karen Khachanov
2017: Denis Istomin
2018: Bernard Tomic
2019: Pablo Carreño Busta
2023: Alexander Zverev
2024: Shang Juncheng
2025: Alejandro Tabilo
It has produced competitive finals and served as a strong platform for rising players and home favorites.
Betting Trends
Hard-court events in Asia often reward big servers and consistent baseliners.
Home support can boost Chinese players (Shang has prior title success).
Open fields at ATP 250s frequently see upsets, especially with post-Slam fatigue.
Look for value on players with strong recent hard-court records or those receiving byes.
