BEIJING, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The China Open, Asia's leading dual-gender professional tennis tournament, announce today the entry of three rising ATP Tour stars -- world number 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas, 8-ranked Karen Khachanov and, the only teenager ranked in the top 50, 22-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The 20-year-old Tsitsipas will be making his China Open debut. "I'm truly excited that I will be playing in Beijing this Fall. I've heard so many wonderful things about the tournament and the amazing Chinese fans. I cannot wait to participate in the activities at and around the tournament this year, and experience the Chinese culture firsthand," he said.
"Chinese fans always show such wonderful passion, and provide me so much support when I play there," Khachanov, the 23-year-old Russian, said. "Off the court in Beijing, I've participated in a variety of interesting events, and learned much about Chinese culture. I am excited to come back to Beijing and see my fans as I travel around the city, and of course back at the Diamond Court."
The 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime is also excited to be making his China Open debut. "I played several events in China and the Chinese fans treated me so well and provided me much support. I'm really looking forward to my first China Open in Beijing. Hope to see you all at the Diamond Court in October." he said.
The 16th edition of the China Open will take place September 22-October 6 at the National Tennis Center of China.
