The 2026 Guiyang International Tennis Open has officially drawn 160 professional players representing 32 countries and regions to southwest China, according to details released at the tournament’s official press conference. Jointly hosted by the Chinese Tennis Association, the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, and the Guiyang Municipal People’s Government, the international hardcourt event is scheduled to begin main draw competition on September 6 in Guiyang, Guizhou Province.
Tournament Scale and International Field
According to event organizers, this year’s tournament has expanded its global footprint, welcoming athletes from 32 distinct national and regional tennis federations. The 160-player singles and doubles fields feature a mix of established international tour professionals and rising prospects competing for ranking points and prize money across the week-long fixture.
Guiyang’s unique geographic setting—situated on a plateau at roughly 1,100 meters above sea level—presents distinct tactical and physical conditions for visiting competitors. The thin mountain air often causes tennis balls to travel faster and fly further through conditions, requiring visiting players to adjust string tensions and baseline depth during their pre-tournament practice blocks.
Institutional Backing and Event Coordination
The staging of the 2026 Guiyang International Tennis Open reflects a coordinated effort between national sports authorities and local municipal leadership. The Chinese Tennis Association has partnered alongside the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau and the Guiyang Municipal Government to oversee venue readiness, officiating standards, and tournament logistics at the local sports complex.
Local organizing committees confirmed that venue renovations and practice courts have met international federation standards ahead of the September 6 opening matches. Security, medical staff, and player transport teams have also completed final rehearsals to manage the influx of international delegations, coaches, and support personnel arriving in Guizhou.
Schedule and Match Logistics
Competition gets underway on September 6, with early-round qualifying matches and opening main-draw fixtures scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. Local time in Guiyang operates on China Standard Time (GMT+8), with day sessions typically starting at 10:00 AM local time, subject to weather conditions and court assignments.
Fans and followers can track daily order of play announcements and official results through tournament updates published by the Chinese Tennis Association and local sports authorities as the competition unfolds through the week.
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