Japan Open
The 2026 Japan Open pays $437,955 to the singles champion, from a total of $2,342,275. Here is the full breakdown, round by round, from the ATP’s official draw sheet.
Singles Prize Money Breakdown (2026)
| Round | Prize money | Ranking points |
| Winner | $437,955 | 500 |
| Runner-up | $235,685 | 330 |
| Semi-finalist | $125,605 | 200 |
| Quarter-finalist | $64,170 | 100 |
| Round of 16 | $34,255 | 50 |
| First round | $18,270 | 0 |
Qualifying (2026)
| Round | Prize money | Ranking points |
| Qualifying round 2 | $9,365 | 13 |
| Qualifying round 1 | $5,255 | 0 |
A player who comes through qualifying earns 25 ranking points and then collects the main-draw prize money for the round they reach.
How Tokyo Compares with Beijing
The Japan Open and the ATP China Open are both ATP 500s played in the same week, and both give the champion 500 ranking points. The money is different: Beijing’s total is $4,089,385 and its champion takes $764,750, against $437,955 in Tokyo.
What the Numbers Mean
- The champion earns $437,955, nearly double the runner-up’s $235,685.
- Reaching the quarter-finals is worth $64,170, more than three times a first-round exit.
- Even a first-round loss in the main draw pays $18,270, and a first-round qualifying loss $5,255.
- Carlos Alcaraz collected the winner’s cheque in 2025 and is the top seed again.
FAQ
Japan Open Prize Money FAQs
How much does the Japan Open winner get?
$437,955 in 2026, plus 500 ranking points.
What is the total Japan Open prize money?
$2,342,275 for the 2026 edition, according to the ATP.
How much does a first-round loser earn at the Japan Open?
$18,270 in the main draw. A first-round qualifying loss pays $5,255.
Does the Japan Open pay more than the ATP China Open?
No. Both are ATP 500s, but the ATP China Open in Beijing has the bigger purse, $4,089,385 against $2,342,275, and pays its champion $764,750.
More Coverage
Our Japan Open 2026 preview has the draw and contenders, alongside the betting tips, the list of Japan Open winners and our how to watch guide. Full coverage sits on our Japan Open hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.