About Chengdu Open 2024
The Chengdu Open is an ATP-250 level tournament played annually in China. The men’s competition played on outdoor hardcourts was added to the tennis calendar in 2016. The event replaced the ATP Malaysian Open and features top players every season despite being a 250 series.
The 2024 Chengdu Open will be the sixth edition of the tournament. The matches are played at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China. Unfortunately, the Chengdu Open did not take place between 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2024 Chengdu Open will be played between 18-24 September 2024. Alexander Zverev is the defending champion, beating Roman Safiullin in the 2023 final. The prize money commitment for the competition exceeds $1 million, as of 2024.
Chengdu Open History
Having debuted in 2016, the Chengdu Open is one of four stops in China during the ATP’s Asian swing. It was started as a replacement for the ATP tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The likes of Karen Khachanov and Bernard Tomic have won the tournament in the past, along with defending champion Alexander Zverev.
Between 2016-2024, Chengdu has hosted six events. There was no tournament between 2020-2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, nobody has been able to defend their title at this event.
Chengdu Open 2024 Schedule
The 2024 Chengdu Open is set to take place over a week, between 18-24 September 2024. The final will be played on a Tuesday, while the doubles final will take place either on Monday or Tuesday.
| Date | Event |
| 18 September | Round-1 |
| 19 September | Round-1 |
| 20 September | Round-2 |
| 21 September | Round-2 |
| 22 September | Quarterfinals |
| 23 September | Semifinals |
| 24 September | Final |
Chengdu Open 2024 Venue
The Chengdu Open is played at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China. The venue boasts modern infrastructure and has a total of 20 hardcourts as well as 12 indoor courts.
While the Centre Court has a capacity of 6,000 seats, two additional show courts can seat 2,000 people each.
Chengdu Open 2024 Defending Champions
In men’s singles, Alexander Zverev is the reigning champion at the Chengdu Open. He won the title in 2023, defeating Roman Safiullin of Russia 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 in the final. No player has successfully defended their Chengdu crown.
Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul won the men’s doubles trophy in 2023. They beat Francisco Cabral and Rafael Matos 4-6 7-5 [10-7] in the final. There is no multiple-time champion at Chengdu in doubles.
Chengdu Open 2024 Prize Money
The 2024 Chengdu Open has a total financial commitment of $1,269,245 and a prize money allocation of $1,171,655. Here is the breakdown of funds for the winners:
| Category | Winner | Runner-Up |
| Men’s Singles | $178,195 | $103,950 |
| Men’s Doubles | $61,920 | $33,130 |
Chengdu Open Most Successful Players
No player has managed to win the Chengdu Open on more than one occasion since its inception. Over the five editions of the tournament, there have been five different singles and doubles champions.
Where to Watch Chengdu Open 2024
The official streaming partners of the 2024 Chengdu Open are not confirmed. Since it is an ATP-250 event, it is unlikely to be broadcast on a large scale. Nonetheless, ATP events are normally showcased on the following platforms:
TennisTV: Worldwide
beIN Sports: Middle East and Europe
SuperSport: African regions
ESPN Internationa: Latin America
SkySports: European regions
Sony Sports: Asian subcontinent
Tennis Channel: USA
FAQ's On Chengdu Open 2024
A. The Chengdu Open started in 2016.
A. Alexander Zverev is the defending champion at the 2024 Chengdu Open.
A. The Chengdu Open is played at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China.
A. As of 2024, the men’s doubles winners split $61,920 between them for winning the Chengdu Open. Meanwhile, the runners-up split $33,130.
