Bringing the best to Beijing

The man tasked with boosting the China Open's international profile has pledged to attract more big names to the men's tournament.

The event attracts the top 47 women in the world to compete for the winner's 1,000 ranking points, but the men's competition has lagged behind, with stars such as Roger Federer frequently absent.

Thomas Ross, recently installed as executive vice-president and co-tournament director of the Beijing event, is determined to change that.