The 2024 China Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments held on outdoor hard courts. Celebrating its 23rd edition for men and 25th edition for women, the event features top global talent. The women's tournament is part of the WTA 1000 category on the 2024 WTA Tour, while the men's event falls under the ATP 500 category on the 2024 ATP Tour. Both tournaments will take place at the iconic National Tennis Center in Beijing, with the women competing from 25 September to 6 October and the men from 26 September to 2 October.
China Open 2024 Tennis Schedule and Dates
For the first time in history, the 2024 China Open women's tournament has been expanded to span two weeks, with the singles draw growing to feature 96 players. This expansion elevates the tournament's prestige, promising more thrilling matches and opportunities for fans to watch their favourite stars in action. Here is the schedule:
| Event | Date(s) | Start Time |
| Qualifying | Tuesday, 24 – Wednesday, 25 September | 11:00 a.m. |
| Main Draw | Thursday, 26 September – Wednesday, 2 October | Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Monday & Tuesday: 12:00 noon |
| Night Sessions | Thursday - Tuesday (during Main Draw) | 7:00 p.m. and NB 8:30 p.m. |
| Doubles Final | Wednesday, 2 October | NB 2:00 p.m. |
| Singles Final | Wednesday, 2 October | NB 5:00 p.m. |
With reigning champion Iga Świątek withdrawing from the 2024 China Open due to "personal matters," current World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka steps in as the top seed for the tournament. Sabalenka will face strong competition from a determined pack of rising stars, including Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, and Coco Gauff, all aiming to climb to the summit of women's tennis and make their mark in this prestigious event.
China Open 2024 Prize Money
The 2024 China Open boasts an impressive prize pool, especially for the ATP event, where a staggering $3,633,875 is up for grabs. This significant prize money adds even more excitement to the competition, attracting top talent from the world of men's tennis as they battle it out on the court for both prestige and serious cash. This is the full breakdown:
| ATP Prize Money | |
| Position | Prize Money |
| Winner | $695,750 |
| Finalist | $374,340 |
| Semi-finalist | $199,495 |
| Quarter-finalist | $101,925 |
| Round of 16 | $54,405 |
| Round of 32 | $29,015 |
| WTA Prize Money | |
| Position | Prize Money |
| Champion | $1,100,000 |
| Finalist | $585,000 |
| Semifinals | $325,000 |
| Quarterfinals | $185,000 |
| Round of 16 | $101,000 |
| Third Round | $59,100 |
Jannik Sinner, last year’s ATP 500 champion, claimed victory after a thrilling final against Daniil Medvedev. The Italian star has continued his remarkable form in 2024, securing wins at both the Cincinnati Open and the US Open. With his recent successes, Sinner is a strong contender as he looks to defend his title at this year's China Open.
Where to Watch Live Streaming of China Open 2024 Tennis
Tennis enthusiasts in the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, and Canada can catch all the live action from the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing on various channels and streaming platforms:
- USA: American viewers can tune in to the Tennis Channel for live coverage of the matches.
- UK: Fans in the UK can enjoy the tournament live on Sky UK.
- Australia: beIN Sports will broadcast the China Open matches for Australian audiences.
- Canada: Canadian viewers can catch all the excitement on TSN.
- India: Indian fans can watch the tournament on the Tennis Tv website or application.
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