Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion of the ATP 500 Tokyo tournament, having defeated Taylor Fritz by a score of 6-4, 6-4 in the previous edition. According to the source, Alcaraz missed a significant portion of the campaign due to De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affecting his right wrist. Despite this injury, he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open before losing to Ben Shelton in what is described as a physically demanding match.
The ATP 500 Tokyo is the oldest ATP tournament in Asia, first held in 1972 and currently hosted at the Ariake Colosseum, a venue featuring 48 courts equipped with retractable roofs. The tournament runs from September 30 to October 6 and features 32 singles competitors on a hard court surface.
The 2026 edition offers total prize money of $2,342,275. The champion receives $437,955 and 500 ATP ranking points, while the finalist receives $235,685 and 330 points. Semi-finalists earn $125,605 and 200 points, quarter-finalists receive $64,170 and 100 points, and players eliminated in the round of 16 get $34,255 and 50 points. First-round losers receive $18,270 but earn no ranking points.
Arthur Fils, the 2024 champion, also appears in this year’s draw after defeating fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert 2-1 in the previous final. Both Fils and Alcaraz will attempt to contend for the title. Additionally, Italian player Matteo Berrettini is mentioned as a potential threat if in full health.
Local interest in the tournament was affected when Japan’s Kei Nishikori was eliminated in the first round by American Frances Tiafoe. Nishikori retired from professional tennis following this match. The Japanese player previously won the ATP Tokyo title in 2012 and 2014.
Key facts
- Alcaraz won last year’s ATP 500 Tokyo, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4
- The tournament offers $2.34M in total prize money with $437,955 going to the champion
- ATP 500 Tokyo is the oldest ATP tournament in Asia, founded in 1972
- The 2026 tournament runs September 30 to October 6 on hard courts
- Kei Nishikori retired after losing to Frances Tiafoe in the first round