atp 500
Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships
23 Sep To  01 Oct
Location Tokyo Japan
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Alexander Bublik, Gael Monfils and Ben Shelton are flashy champions with substance, too
Weekend Winners

Alexander Bublik, Gael Monfils and Ben Shelton are flashy champions with substance, too

“You see the great champions, they finish weeks off," said Shelton, who won his first career title in Tokyo.

By Steve Tignor Oct 22, 2023
Ben Shelton wins first ATP title of career in Tokyo, will break into Top 15 on ATP rankings
ATP Tokyo, Japan

Ben Shelton wins first ATP title of career in Tokyo, will break into Top 15 on ATP rankings

The 21-year-old American defeated former Top 15 player Aslan Karatsev in the final of the ATP 500 event, 7-5, 6-1.

By John Berkok Oct 22, 2023
As Shintaro Mochizuki reminds us, this is the time of year for surprises and Cinderellas
ATP Tokyo, Japan

As Shintaro Mochizuki reminds us, this is the time of year for surprises and Cinderellas

Will the 20-year-old be a player for all seasons, or, just a legend of the fall?

By Steve Tignor Oct 21, 2023
Ben Shelton battles into first ATP final of career in Tokyo, has now won 13 of last 15 matches
ATP Tokyo, Japan

Ben Shelton battles into first ATP final of career in Tokyo, has now won 13 of last 15 matches

The 21-year-old came back from a set and a double break down to defeat Marcos Giron in a semifinal thriller.

By John Berkok Oct 21, 2023
Stat of the Day: Ben Shelton has now won four of his last five matches against Top 15 players
Facts & Stats

Stat of the Day: Ben Shelton has now won four of his last five matches against Top 15 players

The 21-year-old picked up his latest Top 15 win against No. 12-ranked Tommy Paul in Tokyo on Friday.

By John Berkok Oct 20, 2023
Taylor Fritz defeated by 215th-ranked wild card Shintaro Mochizuki in Tokyo second round
ATP Tokyo, Japan

Taylor Fritz defeated by 215th-ranked wild card Shintaro Mochizuki in Tokyo second round

The 20-year-old local favorite erased a 5-2 deficit in the third set en route to his first Top 10 win Thursday.

By Associated Press Oct 19, 2023