The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is the longest-running ATP Tour tournament in Asia, first held in 1972. Former champions include Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in Japan:

When is the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

The ATP 500 event will be held from 16-22 October. The hard-court tournament will take place at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park. The tournament director is Shigefusa Kanroji.

Who is playing at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur are among those in action.

When is the draw for Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships singles draw will be made on Saturday, 14 October at 12 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

* Qualifying: Saturday, 14 October at 11 a.m. and Sunday, 15 October at 11 a.m.
* Main Draw: Monday, 16 October - Thursday, 19 October at 11 p.m and 6 p.m. Friday, October 20 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, 21 October at 2 p.m.
* Doubles Final: Sunday, 22 October at 2 p.m.
* Singles Final: Sunday, 22 October not before 4:30 p.m.

What is the prize money and points for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

The prize money for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is $1,857,660 and the Total Financial Commitment is $2,022,700.

SINGLES
Winner: $347,390 / 500 points
Finalist: $186,920 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $99,615 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $50,895 / 90 points
Round of 16: $27,170 / 45 points
Round of 32: $14,490 / 0 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $114,100 / 500 points
Finalist: $60,860 / 300 points
Semi-finalist: $30,800 / 180 points
Quarter-finalist: $15,390 / 90 points
Round of 16: $7,970 / 0 points

How can I watch the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Watch Live On Tennis TV
TV Schedule

How can I follow the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships?

Hashtag: #japanopentennis
Facebook: Japan Open Tennis
Twitter: @Japanopentennis
Instagram: @kinoshitagroupjapanopen

Who won the last edition of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in 2022?

Taylor Fritz won the 2022 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships singles title with a 7-6(4), 7-6(3) victory against Frances Tiafoe in the championship match. Mackenzie McDonald and Marcelo Melo lifted the doubles trophy in Tokyo with a 6-4, 3-6, 10-4 triumph against Rafael Matos and David Vega Hernandez in the final.

Who holds the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Stefan Edberg (4)
Most Titles, Doubles: Rick Leach, Ken Flach (3)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall, 38, in 1973
Youngest Champion: Jimmy Arias, 18, in 1982
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Stefan Edberg in 1991, Pete Sampras in 1994 & 1996, Roger Federer in 2006, Rafael Nadal in 2010, Novak Djokovic in 2019..
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 121 Kenneth Carlsen in 2002
Last Home Champion: Kei Nishikori in 2014
Most Match Wins: Stefan Edberg (27)

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