ROLAND-GARROS
18 May - 7 June 2026
Building on last year’s success, the tournament continues to grow in Asia, following four editions in Brazil, to further support youth development across the region. While maintaining its core identity, this edition changes slightly to include an updated player selection process and renewed activities in nurturing emerging talent in Asia.
Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault returns to Tokyo!
Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault will return to Tokyo for its second edition, scheduled from October 13 to 19, 2025. It will once again take place at Dai-Ichi Life Sogoen Tennis Court.
©FFTThe tournament has already begun to demonstrate its impact on emerging talent. Ryo Tabata - runner-up of the Tokyo edition in 2024 - went on to reach the semi-finals at the Roland-Garros Juniors Tournament 2025 in Paris. “I was nervous being seeded for the first time at the Roland-Garros Juniors Tournament, but Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault tournament helped my red clay-court preparation, and I was able to play my best and reach the semi-finals. I’m really happy with the result,” he said.
This edition invites 32 under-16-year-old players from across Asia to take part in a competition that challenges, inspires, and transforms. More than just a tournament, it represents a path of emergence, where raw talent begins to develop through experience and growth. Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault is founded on the belief that greatness unfolds gradually through effort, development, and perseverance.
©Pierre Froger / FFTA strategic partnership for the future of Asian tennis
Organised by French Tennis Federation (FFT) in partnership with Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the Japan Tennis Association (JTA), the tournament emphasises a long-term vision: to offer promising young players from underrepresented regions a genuine pathway to the most significant international stage. The winners in both the boys' and girls' draws will earn a direct spot in the main draw of the Roland-Garros Juniors Tournament 2026 in Paris. This opportunity symbolises both recognition and transformation.
“The second edition of Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault in Japan marks a new milestone in our ambition to grow the culture of red clay-court tennis in Asia. This surface demands patience, resilience, and creativity — qualities we see shining through in the continent’s rising stars. We are proud to share this long-term vision with the Asian Tennis Federation and grateful for their strong collaboration. We also sincerely thank our partners for their trust and continued support,” said Gilles Moretton, President of FFT.
©Jean-Charles Caslot / FFTPlayer selection and regional diversity
This year's list will include 16 boys and 16 girls, with nine players in each draw qualifying through the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior rankings as of July 14, 2025. Additionally, four players gain their spots from regional qualifiers held at Gorky Tennis Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan (two from West/Central Asia) and Haidian Foreign Language School Hainan Club in Hainan, China (two from South/Southeast Asia). Both are official Roland-Garros clubs offering premium red clay facilities. The remaining players are awarded wildcards from FFT, ATF, and JTA.
Eligible players must be born on or after January 1, 2009, and must have turned 13 by May 31, 2026. Among this selection of the best players across Asia, FFT wildcard has been awarded to India’s Hursh Patel - currently training under Marion Bartoli, France’s last Grand Slam winner - marking a major milestone for Indian tennis. This regional diversity and shared commitment to red clay development are at the heart of ATF’s vision, as emphasised by its President, Yuriy Polskiy “The second edition of Roland-Garros Junior Series by Renault in Asia reflects our strong and evolving partnership with FFT, united by a shared ambition to promote red clay and strengthen the junior development pathway across the continent.”
➡️ Find here the list of the players qualified for the tournament
Program and highlights
The 2025 edition also introduces a more enriched programme both on and off the court. The week will begin with an exhibition match, Tennis Biyori, on Monday, October 13, followed by a coaching session and workshop on Tuesday, led by the tournament ambassador, aimed at equipping players with tools and tips useful for their tennis careers. The official opening ceremony will take place that evening at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, the first property worldwide to be transformed in the spirit of Roland-Garros, a rebranding made possible through ALL Accor’s partnership with the tournament.
The tournament will continue with round-robin groups from October 15 to 17, with the top player from each group advancing to the semifinals on October 18 and the finals on October 19. For the first time, players who do not reach the final will also have the chance to compete in a ranking match on Sunday morning, October 19, to determine third and fourth place.
©Johan Sonnet / FFTParters, broadcast and et communication
The tournament is made possible by the ongoing support of some Roland-Garros’s most prestigious global sponsors, who continue to place their trust in the event: Renault, Accor, BNP Paribas, Lacoste and Wilson. Broadcast and streaming coverage will be provided by WOWOW, the historic Roland-Garros broadcaster in Japan since 1992, alongside the Star Tennis Academy YouTube channel, ensuring the event reaches audiences worldwide.
In the coming weeks, the tournament's official ambassador will be unveiled along with the official poster, created by Japanese manga artist KASA. Additional media information and teaser content will be released soon.