Cream of crop set to do battle in Beijing

A golden line-up will grace the China Open during the Golden Week holiday period in Beijing this fall.

Asia's premier combined tennis event has again assembled a star-studded field, with Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev and Grigor Dimitrov the pick of the men's draw, while Maria Sharapova, Karolina Pliskova, Garbine Muguruza, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki are the main attractions in the women's competition.

As one of only four WTA Premier Mandatory events, the outdoor hardcourt tournament never fails to attract the cream of the women's game, with the seesaw battle for the world No 1 spot adding an intriguing subplot to proceedings.