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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The <\/span>China Open draw<\/span> sets the path and dictates the matchups for one of the strongest WTA and solid ATP fields of the Asian swing. Officially the China Open, the Beijing-bound event mixes a WTA 1000 women\u2019s singles and ATP 500 men\u2019s tournaments at the National Tennis Centre. <\/span>The 2026 edition will commence<\/b> on 30 September, with the men\u2019s final set for 6 October, while the women\u2019s final will culminate the fortnight on 11 October<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This page tracks the draw and highlights: <\/b>how it works, how the women\u2019s and men\u2019s fields differ, and introduces key contenders from both draws. This page will get updates as the draw lands and if late withdrawals change the picture, too. Familiarising yourself with it can help if you\u2019re interested in the China Open betting page, available on 7bet for UK players aged 18+.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_js el_class=”banner-highlight”]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_js][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

China Open Draw<\/b>: Main Information<\/b><\/h2>\n

The WTA and ATP draws are very different in size. This difference shapes byes, how quickly the favourites can come together, and overall tournament length. <\/span>The 2026 WTA <\/b>China Open draw<\/b> ceremony is scheduled for Sunday 27 September in Beijing<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The men\u2019s draw (ATP) should be hosted at a similar time, but at the time of writing, the information isn\u2019t available. Still, expect it before qualifying finishes on 29 September. The table below shows key dates for the 2026 China Open, including the draws.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWhat happens<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sun 27 September<\/span><\/td>\nWTA main draw ceremony<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26\u201327 September (expected, TBC)<\/span><\/td>\nATP main draw ceremony<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28\u201329 September<\/span><\/td>\nQualifying rounds (both tours)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed 30 September<\/span><\/td>\nMain draw begins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tue 6 October<\/span><\/td>\nMen’s final<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sun 11 October<\/span><\/td>\nWomen’s final<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Men\u2019s Draw (ATP): 32 Players, No Byes<\/b><\/h3>\n

The ATP 500 men\u2019s singles draw for the China Open uses a straight <\/span>32-player draw with 8 seeds<\/b>. Every player starts in the first round, so there are no byes, and everyone plays the same five rounds to reach the final. While this removes the freshness edge that favourites tend to ride on in bigger events, the top two seeds can only meet in the Final.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women’s Draw: 96 Players, 32 Byes<\/b><\/h3>\n

The WTA 1000 draw is three times the size, with 96 players, compared to 32 for men. <\/span>The Top 32 WTA seeds in the <\/b>China Open 2026 draw<\/b> will receive a bye straight into the 2<\/b>nd<\/b> round<\/b>. The remaining 64, which includes qualifiers and wild cards, will square off in the first round for the right to face a seeded player. The women\u2019s champion in the China Open therefore plays at least six matches, with up to seven if they\u2019re unseeded, compared to the men\u2019s five.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How is the <\/b>China Open Draw<\/b> Conducted?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Both draws follow the same core principles, implemented throughout all major ATP and WTA tournaments:<\/span><\/p>\n