China Open Tennis Tournament Sets Multiple New Records in 2026

The China Open Organizing Committee held a press conference on the 11th to announce this year's tournament data, with match count, attendance, and commercial operations all reaching new highs. During the event, total visitors to the National Tennis Center are expected to exceed 450,000, a 25% year-on-year increase; out-of-city attendees accounted for 60%, while international visitors numbered nearly 10,000. Daily attendance surpassed 35,000 for six consecutive days, exceeding 40,000 on October 1 and 2. During the National Day holiday, the tournament's popularity boosted urban consumption vitality. To date, total ticket sales have reached 132 million yuan, a 48% year-on-year increase setting a new record; estimated comprehensive consumption during the event period exceeds 55 million yuan, up 55%; licensed merchandise sales reached 28 million yuan, doubling last year's figure. According to Beijing Sports Bureau's "Double Olympic" 100 events assessment data, this edition generated a direct economic impact of 2.59 billion yuan and an indirect impact of 6.671 billion yuan. (Xinhua News Agency)