The WTA 500 Toray Pan Pacific Open emerges as the last major WTA 500 event of the season, featuring four top-10 players and up to 10 from the top 20. For most of them, it will be their final event of the season, and it will be held from October 20 to 26 at the Utsubo Tennis Center—the venue since 2019.
The tournament is one of the most renowned events in the Asian swing, boasting former champions like Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Martina Hingis, and Lindsay Davenport. However, the defending champion, Zheng Qinwen, will not be present due to injury and will be unable to defend her 2024 trophy—when she defeated Sofia Kenin in a thrilling final.
The draw will be led by world No. 5 Jessica Pegula, who will be joined by Jasmine Paolini (No. 6), Elena Rybakina (No. 9), and Ekaterina Alexandrova (No. 10). For both Paolini and Rybakina, this will be a crucial event, as it will finalize their chances of qualifying for the WTA Finals in Riyadh at the end of the season. Similarly, Russia's Alexandrova is looking to close the year in the top 10.
The presence of former Grand Slam champions is guaranteed, led by local star Naomi Osaka (No. 16), in addition to stars like 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin (No. 24), 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu (No. 29), and 2023 Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová.
Other notable names who made headlines this season will also join, including Clara Tauson (No. 12), Belinda Bencic (No. 13), Linda Noskova (No. 17), and Victoria Mboko (No. 22).
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How to watch the Pan Pacific Open live on TV or stream
| Region | Channel / Broadcaster | Country & Territories |
| Europe | 1TV | Georgia |
| Europe | AMC Networks | Czech Republic and Slovakia (specific tournaments only) |
| Europe | Arena Sport | Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia |
| Europe | beIN Sports | France, French Overseas Territories, Monaco, Andorra |
| Europe | Canal+ | Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia (except some tournaments) |
| Europe | DAZN | Bulgaria; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Malta; Georgia; Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland; Netherlands |
| Europe | DigiSport | Romania |
| Europe | Eleven Sports | Portugal |
| Europe | Network4 | Hungary |
| Europe | Novasports | Greece & Cyprus |
| Europe | Play Sports / Telenet | Belgium |
| Europe | Setanta Sports | Ukraine; Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania; Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| Europe | Sky Sports | UK, Ireland; Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol; Italy, San Marino, Vatican |
| Europe | SportKlub | Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia |
| Europe | Supertennis | Italy |
| Europe | Tennis Channel | Spain |
| Europe | TV2 | Denmark |
| Americas | DAZN | Canada; Sint Eustatius |
| Americas | ESPN LATAM | Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Mexico, Central & South America, Caribbean islands |
| Americas | Sportsmax | Caribbean nations & territories (Anguilla, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, etc.) |
| Americas | Tennis Channel | USA |
| Americas | TSN | Canada (1000s & Finals, plus select tournaments) |
| Americas | TVA | Canada (French speaking) |
| Middle East & Africa | beIN Digiturk | Turkey |
| Middle East & Africa | beIN Sports | Madagascar, Mauritius |
| Middle East & Africa | Charlton / Sport1 | Israel (1000s, Finals, 500s) |
| Middle East & Africa | DAZN | North Africa & Middle East (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc.) |
| Middle East & Africa | New World TV | Sub-Saharan Africa (Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Ivory Coast, etc.) |
| Middle East & Africa | SuperSport | Sub-Saharan Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, etc.) |
| Asia & Oceanic | beIN Sports | Australia |
| Asia & Oceanic | CJ ENM | South Korea |
| Asia & Oceanic | DAZN | South & Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, New Zealand |
| Asia & Oceanic | MIGU | China |
| Asia & Oceanic | Now TV | Hong Kong |
| Asia & Oceanic | Reddentes | Indonesia |
| Asia & Oceanic | Sportcast | Chinese Taipei |
| Asia & Oceanic | Starhub | Singapore |
| Asia & Oceanic | TapDMV | Philippines |
| Asia & Oceanic | TrueVisions | Thailand |
| Asia & Oceanic | Tencent | China |
| Asia & Oceanic | Tennis Channel | India |
| Asia & Oceanic | TVNZ | New Zealand |
| Asia & Oceanic | Youku | China |
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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