Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz leads the entry list for the ATP 500 event in Tokyo, which takes place from September 30 to October 6.
- Matteo Berrettini and Luca Van Assche have moved into the main draw following withdrawals and roster adjustments.
- The strong main draw field features prominent names including Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Lorenzo Musetti.
Star-studded field confirmed for Tokyo hard-court tournament
The entry list for the ATP 500 event in Tokyo, scheduled to run from September 30 to October 6, features a high-profile lineup headed by world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. While tennis fans hoping for an early Asian swing showdown between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will have to look to Beijing for the Italian, Alcaraz has committed to Japan to begin his autumn campaign.
The main draw boasts heavy competition, featuring American standouts Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Frances Tiafoe, alongside Rafael Jodar and Italian top-20 presence Lorenzo Musetti. A strong contingent of American players is slated for the main draw, including Brandon Nakashima and Tommy Paul, competing alongside established international figures Casper Ruud and Jiri Lehecka.
Matteo Berrettini advances to main draw amid withdrawals
Italian representation remains prominent in Tokyo. In addition to Lorenzo Musetti, Luciano Darderi and Matteo Arnaldi are directly placed in the main field. Changes to the initial alternates list have also cleared a direct route for former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini into the primary tournament bracket. Berrettini, along with France’s Luca Van Assche, has moved into the main draw, leaving American Alex Michelsen as the next alternate in line.
Joao Fonseca withdrew from the main list, and wildcard rearrangements have further shifted the field. With Berrettini and Van Assche advancing out of the qualifying tier, the qualifying draw has also seen quick adjustments, with Aleksandar Kovacevic and Rinky Hijikata stepping into qualifying berths.
Tokyo 2026 main draw entry list
| Player | Nation | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | ESP | 3 |
| Ben Shelton | USA | 9 |
| Taylor Fritz | USA | 10 |
| Frances Tiafoe | USA | 12 |
| Rafael Jodar | ESP | 13 |
| Lorenzo Musetti | ITA | 14 |
| Brandon Nakashima | USA | 17 |
| Jiri Lehecka | CZE | 19 |
| Casper Ruud | NOR | 20 |
| Tommy Paul | USA | 21 |
| Luciano Darderi | ITA | 22 |
| Valentin Vacherot | MON | 23 |
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | ESP | 27 |
| Alejandro Tabilo | CHI | 28 |
| Ugo Humbert | FRA | 31 |
| Tomas Martin Etcheverry | ARG | 32 |
| Arthur Fery | GBR | 33 |
| Alexander Blockx | BEL | 34 |
| Matteo Arnaldi | ITA | 36 |
| Zizou Bergs | BEL | 37 |
| Denis Shapovalov | CAN | 48 |
| Holger Rune | DEN | 133 |
Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
Ranked no.3, Carlos played his last match on the 8th of September when he lost to world no.4 Ben Shelton 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(7) in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this year the Spaniard has achieved a 26-4 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 2 titles in 2026 at the Australian Open and Doha.
