Who is Playing at China Open: Entry Lists Full ATP 500, WTA 1000 Fields

Who is Playing at China Open: Entry Lists Full ATP 500 and WTA 1000 Fields

The China Open returns to Beijing in 2026 with two major tournaments taking place at the China National Tennis Centre.

The women's tournament is a WTA 1000 event, while the men's competition is an ATP 500 tournament. Both events feature several of the biggest names in tennis and form a key part of the Asian swing.

Elena Rybakina leads the WTA 1000 field as the new world No. 1 after winning the US Open. On the ATP side, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner headlines a strong field that includes Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Félix Auger-Aliassime.

China Open 2026 Dates and Venue

WTA 1000 China Open: September 30 to October 11, 2026

ATP 500 China Open: September 30 to October 6, 2026

Venue: China National Tennis Centre, Beijing

Both tournaments will be played on outdoor hard courts at the China National Tennis Centre. The venue was originally built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

WTA China Open 2026 Entry List

Elena Rybakina headlines the women's field as the top seed and new world No. 1.

Aryna Sabalenka is seeded second, followed by Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. The entry list also includes Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Naomi Osaka, Jasmine Paolini and defending champion Amanda Anisimova.

WTA China Open 2026 Seeds

1. Elena Rybakina

2. Aryna Sabalenka

3. Jessica Pegula

4. Coco Gauff

5. Mirra Andreeva

6. Linda Noskova

7. Elina Svitolina

8. Karolina Muchova

9. Iga Swiatek

10. Marta Kostyuk

11. Amanda Anisimova

12. Belinda Bencic

13. Iva Jovic

14. Diana Shnaider

15. Sorana Cirstea

16. Naomi Osaka

17. Elise Mertens

18. Jasmine Paolini

19. Anna Kalinskaya

20. Emma Navarro

21. Anastasia Potapova

22. Maja Chwalinska

23. Marie Bouzkova

24. Ekaterina Alexandrova

25. Sara Bejlek

26. Ann Li

27. Diane Parry

28. Leylah Fernandez

29. Jelena Ostapenko

30. Maria Sakkari

31. Nikola Bartunkova

32. Cristina Bucsa

WTA China Open 2026 Other Direct Entries

The WTA 1000 field also includes several notable players outside the seeded group.

Peyton Stearns, Liudmila Samsonova, Donna Vekic, Magdalena Frech, Clara Tauson, Barbora Krejcikova, Janice Tjen, Katerina Siniakova, Xinyu Wang, Daria Snigur, Oleksandra Oliynykova, Tamara Korpatsch, Lilli Tagger, Tereze Valentova, Anhelina Kalinina, Mayar Sherif, Zeynep Sonmez, Shuai Zhang, Viktorija Golubic, Yuliia Starodubtseva, Camila Osorio, Ashlyn Krueger, Daria Kasatkina, Katie Boulter, Talia Gibson, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Caty McNally, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Panna Udvardy, Kimberly Birrell, Maya Joint, Anna Bondar, Renata Zarazua, Darja Vidmanova, Lalana Tararudee, Petra Marcinko, Katie Volynets, Alycia Parks, Paula Badosa, Magda Linette, Hanne Vandewinkel and Maria Timofeeva are also listed as direct entries.

WTA China Open 2026 Wildcards

The wildcard entries include:

Gao Xinyu

Lin Yujun

Qu Yihan

Shao Yushan

Sun Xinran

Yuan Yue

Zheng Qinwen

Zhu Lin

WTA China Open 2026 Protected Ranking Entries

Two players are listed through protected rankings:

Aoi Ito

Sonay Kartal

WTA China Open 2026 Withdrawals

The notable withdrawals from the women's entry list include:

Victoria Mboko

Alex Eala

Madison Keys

Emma Raducanu

Twelve players will also qualify for the WTA 1000 main draw.

The official women's draw is scheduled for Sunday, September 27.

ATP China Open 2026 Entry List

The ATP 500 China Open features a strong men's field led by world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

Alexander Zverev is the second seed, while Félix Auger-Aliassime and Novak Djokovic are also among the leading entries.

The field includes several established ATP stars, including Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Bublik, Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz.

ATP China Open 2026 Main Draw

1. Jannik Sinner (ITA)

2. Alexander Zverev (GER)

3. Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)

4. Novak Djokovic (SRB)

5. Flavio Cobolli (ITA)

6. Alex de Minaur (AUS)

7. Daniil Medvedev

8. Alexander Bublik (KAZ)

9. Jakub Mensik (CZE)

10. Andrey Rublev

11. Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG)

12. Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)

13. Ignacio Buse (PER)

14. Cameron Norrie (GBR)

15. Nuno Borges (POR)

16. Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG)

17. Jan-Lennard Struff (GER)

18. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (ARG)

19. Hubert Hurkacz (POL)

20. Mariano Navone (ARG)

21. Karen Khachanov

22. Tallon Griekspoor (NED)

23. Sebastián Báez (ARG)

Sebastián Báez entered the field after Raphaël Collignon withdrew.

ATP China Open 2026 Alternates

The current alternates include:

Quentin Halys (FRA)

Yannick Hanfmann (GER)

Jaume Munar (ESP)

Daniel Altmaier (GER)

Tomas Machac (CZE)

Roman Andrés Burruchaga (ARG)

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (PAR)

Corentin Moutet (FRA)

Fabian Marozsan (HUN)

Quentin Halys is listed as the first alternate.

Key Players at the China Open 2026

The China Open women's tournament will mark Elena Rybakina's first appearance as world No. 1. She will lead a field featuring Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, Pegula, Andreeva and defending champion Anisimova.

The ATP 500 event will see Sinner lead the men's field, with Zverev and Djokovic among the biggest names challenging for the title.

British tennis also has representation in both competitions. Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal are included in the women's field, while Cameron Norrie is entered in the men's tournament.

Why the China Open 2026 Matters

The China Open is one of the major tournaments during the Asian swing of the tennis calendar.

The WTA event carries WTA 1000 status, while the men's competition is an ATP 500 tournament. That gives players valuable ranking points and prize money as the season moves toward its final stages.

With Rybakina beginning her reign at No. 1 and Sinner leading the men's field, the 2026 China Open is set to attract significant attention in Beijing.


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