Zheng Qinwen won the China Open singles title in Beijing

Zheng Qinwen captured the singles title at the China Open on October 11, defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, according to tournament reporting.

Record Box Office and Economic Growth at the 2026 China Open

The financial scale of the China Open reached historic highs this season. Ticket sales generated 1.32 billion yuan for the 2026 tournament, following a total of 8800万元 recorded during the 2025 event, which itself represented a 10% increase over 2024. Alongside ticket revenue, tournament-period consumption flow exceeded 5500万元—a 55% year-over-year rise—while official merchandise sales reached 2800万元, doubling the figures from the prior year, according to figures released by the organizing committee on October 11.

Global tennis properties continue to expand commercial footprints in parallel. The United States Open reported ticket revenue climbing from $1.517亿美元 in 2021 to $2.085亿美元 in 2024, a 37% jump accompanied by a 26% rise in sponsorship revenue over the same span. In Australia, the Australian Open generated a cumulative economic benefit of 39亿澳元 for the state of Victoria over the past decade, while drawing a record 136.8万名 total attendees this year, including 218,000 visitors during the opening week.

Domestic Participation Numbers and Infrastructure Expansion

Growth across Chinese domestic tennis underpins the surging tournament metrics. National tennis participation reached 2518万人, reflecting a 28.03% increase compared to figures from a 2021 International Tennis Federation report released by the Tennis Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China. Facilities and registered personnel expanded correspondingly, with the country counting 53,000 tennis courts, 6,313 registered athletes under the General Administration of Sport, and approximately 506,000 youth competitors participating in organized tournaments without national registration.

Former professional player Michael Chang noted the structural transformation during his visit to the tournament grounds in Beijing. “Whether it’s the China Open or the city of Beijing, the magnitude of growth is massive,” Chang told reporters during the event. “Seeing so many Chinese tennis enthusiasts engaging in this sport and coming out to watch the matches feels exceptional.”

HSBC Enters as Title Sponsor and Expands Fan Engagement

Financial institution HSBC joined the tournament as its new title sponsor for the 2026 edition. HSBC China President and Chief Executive Officer Wang Yunfeng addressed the opening ceremony, stating that the partnership reflects the shared values of international sports and financial exchange. During the event, Chang and tournament organizers inaugurated the newly unveiled HSBC Moon Terrace Court within the National Tennis Center.

Tournament operations extended beyond the main competition courts into surrounding commercial districts through designated “second venues,” which featured live-screen broadcasts, interactive installations, and retail booths. HSBC integrated spectator activations throughout the venue, including on-site hitting challenges, 360-degree digital content booths, sky boxes, and dedicated hospitality lounges.

“HSBC has been rooted in China for more than 160 years, always hoping to build a bridge connecting China and the world,” Wang told media outlets during the tournament. “Through this partnership with the China Open, we aim to extend that bridge further, elevate the international influence of the tournament, and enhance the brand awareness and impact of HSBC.”