By Asian Swing Takes Center Stage
Tennis Today 2026 is focused on a busy day of semifinal action as the professional tennis calendar continues through the Asian swing. The ATP tournaments in Hangzhou and Chengdu are the major attractions on September 28, with several experienced players and emerging names competing for places in the finals.
The day also follows an important weekend on the WTA Tour, where Leylah Fernandez won in Singapore and Kimberly Birrell captured her first WTA singles title in Seoul.
Rublev Faces Jacquet in Hangzhou
One of the main matches in Hangzhou features Andrey Rublev against Kyrian Jacquet. The semifinal brings together the No. 2 seed and a French player enjoying a breakthrough run at the ATP 250 event.
Rublev reached the semifinal after a dramatic three-set victory over Hugo Gaston. After losing the opening-set tiebreak, Rublev recovered to take the second-set tiebreak before closing out the match 6-1 in the deciding set.
Jacquet, meanwhile, advanced by defeating sixth seed Fabian Marozsan 7-6, 6-4. The result puts him into an ATP Tour semifinal and gives the Frenchman an opportunity to make his first final at this level. The official match listing has Jacquet and Rublev scheduled for September 28.
Medvedev and Safiullin Complete Hangzhou Draw
The other Hangzhou semifinal is scheduled to feature Daniil Medvedev and Roman Safiullin. The matchup adds another major storyline to a tournament that has reached its final stages with a strong Russian presence.
Medvedev entered the event as the top seed, while Rublev was seeded second. The two semifinal matches are scheduled as part of Monday’s program, although tennis schedules can change because of delays and court conditions.
For fans following the tournament, the Hangzhou semifinals offer a combination of established experience and a breakthrough opportunity for Jacquet.
Hurkacz Meets Shapovalov in Chengdu
Another major match on today’s schedule comes from the Chengdu Open, where Hubert Hurkacz faces Denis Shapovalov.
Hurkacz is listed at No. 46 in the singles rankings for the matchup, while Shapovalov is No. 50. The Polish player is known for his powerful serve and aggressive first-strike tennis, while Canada’s Shapovalov brings a left-handed game and an attacking style.
The two players previously met at the 2024 French Open, with Hurkacz winning that contest in four sets. Their Chengdu semifinal gives both players another opportunity to reach an ATP final during the Asian swing.
Fernandez Wins in Singapore
The Canadian defeated Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 in the final, winning the last nine games of the match. The victory was Fernandez’s sixth career WTA singles title and her first title of 2026.
Fernandez also defeated top seed Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals and recovered from losing the opening set against Maja Chwalinska in the semifinals. The Singapore victory continues Fernandez’s strong record on Asian courts, with three of her six career titles now coming in Asia.
Birrell Claims First WTA Title
In Seoul, Kimberly Birrell celebrated the biggest title of her career by defeating fellow Australian Maya Joint in the Korea Open final.
Birrell won the all-Australian championship match 6-4, 6-2 to claim her maiden WTA singles title. The victory also moved the 28-year-old into the world’s top 50 for the first time.
The final was notable because Birrell and Joint are close friends, making the championship match an emotional occasion for both players.
What to Watch Today
The Asian swing continues to provide opportunities for established stars and players seeking breakthroughs. In Hangzhou, attention is centered on Rublev versus Jacquet and Medvedev versus Safiullin. Chengdu adds another important semifinal with Hurkacz taking on Shapovalov.
Meanwhile, the recent WTA results in Singapore and Seoul have added two different stories to the season: Fernandez returned to the winner’s circle, while Birrell secured the first WTA title of her career.
With the season moving deeper into its final stages, today’s semifinal results will determine which players continue their campaigns and which must turn their attention to the next tournament. For tennis fans, September 28 offers a packed schedule and another important chapter in the 2026 Asian swing.
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