Announcement of 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus' to be held in 3 cities, 5 tournaments
General Incorporated Association Square Plus, with special sponsorship from Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., will host the 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus,' an ITF-sanctioned women's tennis tour. This series, categorized as 'ITF World Tennis Tour W15,' is crucial for young players aiming to earn world ranking points. This year, five tournaments will be held across three cities: Toyama, Fukui, and Sapporo, featuring intense competition.
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General Incorporated Association Square Plus (Location: Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) is pleased to announce the hosting of the 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus,' an ITF-sanctioned women's tennis tour, with Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. as its special sponsor. This series falls under the 'ITF World Tennis Tour W15' category, which is extremely important for young players aiming to acquire world ranking points. This year, fierce battles will unfold over a total of five weeks (five tournaments) across three cities: Toyama, Fukui, and Sapporo.
Members of 'Square Plus' who once competed on the world tour.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
This tournament was established with the aim of raising the overall level of Japanese women's tennis and fostering top players who will lead the next generation. By providing opportunities for international competition experience and point acquisition domestically, we strongly support the career development that leads to the Grand Slam stage.
In addition to simply providing a venue for matches, we will hold 'Wild Card Championships' for junior and young players at each tournament. While creating opportunities for them to earn their own tickets to the main draw or qualifiers, we also strengthen mental and knowledge support to help players confidently step into the professional world through mentoring and seminars by our organization's members.
Following last year, we will continue to provide multifaceted support for many junior and professional players' challenges and create opportunities for local residents to experience world-class play up close.
Daito Kentaku Open 2026 Logo
■ Tournament Overview
Tournament Name: Daito Kentaku Open 2026 supported by Square Plus
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Square Plus
Sanctioned by: International Tennis Federation (ITF), Japan Tennis Association
Category: ITF World Tennis Tour W15
Special Sponsor: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
Draw: Singles Qualifying: 3 sets (final 10-point tie-break)
Singles Main Draw: 3 tie-break sets
Doubles Main Draw: 3 sets (no-advantage, final 10-point tie-break)
*Wild Card Championships for U20 and U23 are planned for each tournament.
■ Tournament Catchphrase
A small step leads to a big future.
■ 2026 Schedule (3 cities, 5 tournaments)
1. [Toyama Tournament Week 1]
Dates: May 11 (Mon) - 17 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Joganjigawa Park Tennis Courts (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
Tournament Director: Ai Sugiyama
Ai Sugiyama, Tournament Director for Toyama Tournament Week 1
[Comment from Ai Sugiyama]
The Daito Kentaku Open is a tournament that serves as a starting point for aspiring world-class players. We hope that this tournament will be an opportunity for players to gain points and rankings, taking their first step as professionals! We are holding this tournament with such aspirations.
'A small step leads to a big future.'
We, the members of Square Plus, believe that the players who excel here will eventually shine on the grand stage of the world tour. We hope that day will come. Your support will be a great source of energy for the players. Please come and witness the moment future stars are born. We kindly ask for your warm encouragement.
2. [Toyama Tournament Week 2]
Dates: May 18 (Mon) - 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Joganjigawa Park Tennis Courts (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
Tournament Director: Misaki Doi
Misaki Doi, Tournament Director for Toyama Tournament Week 2
[Comment from Misaki Doi]
This tournament is a 'gateway' for players challenging the world. As the catchphrase 'A small step leads to a big future' suggests, I hope this tournament will be an opportunity for players to take a big step towards their future.
I want the players on the court to challenge themselves wholeheartedly towards their respective dreams. I expect that players who compete here will go on to play in Grand Slams.
Tennis, when watched live, conveys speed, power, and the emotions of the players that cannot be felt through a screen. Please come and experience the tension and energy that you cannot feel through a screen. I would be delighted if you could find future stars among the players aiming for the world, with your own eyes.
I hope this tournament will be a special step towards the future for both players and spectators.
Members of 'Square Plus' who once competed on the world tour.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
This tournament was established with the aim of raising the overall level of Japanese women's tennis and fostering top players who will lead the next generation. By providing opportunities for international competition experience and point acquisition domestically, we strongly support the career development that leads to the Grand Slam stage.
In addition to simply providing a venue for matches, we will hold 'Wild Card Championships' for junior and young players at each tournament. While creating opportunities for them to earn their own tickets to the main draw or qualifiers, we also strengthen mental and knowledge support to help players confidently step into the professional world through mentoring and seminars by our organization's members.
Following last year, we will continue to provide multifaceted support for many junior and professional players' challenges and create opportunities for local residents to experience world-class play up close.
Daito Kentaku Open 2026 Logo
■ Tournament Overview
Tournament Name: Daito Kentaku Open 2026 supported by Square Plus
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Square Plus
Sanctioned by: International Tennis Federation (ITF), Japan Tennis Association
Category: ITF World Tennis Tour W15
Special Sponsor: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
Draw: Singles Qualifying: 3 sets (final 10-point tie-break)
Singles Main Draw: 3 tie-break sets
Doubles Main Draw: 3 sets (no-advantage, final 10-point tie-break)
*Wild Card Championships for U20 and U23 are planned for each tournament.
■ Tournament Catchphrase
A small step leads to a big future.
■ 2026 Schedule (3 cities, 5 tournaments)
1. [Toyama Tournament Week 1]
Dates: May 11 (Mon) - 17 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Joganjigawa Park Tennis Courts (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
Tournament Director: Ai Sugiyama
Ai Sugiyama, Tournament Director for Toyama Tournament Week 1
[Comment from Ai Sugiyama]
The Daito Kentaku Open is a tournament that serves as a starting point for aspiring world-class players. We hope that this tournament will be an opportunity for players to gain points and rankings, taking their first step as professionals! We are holding this tournament with such aspirations.
'A small step leads to a big future.'
We, the members of Square Plus, believe that the players who excel here will eventually shine on the grand stage of the world tour. We hope that day will come. Your support will be a great source of energy for the players. Please come and witness the moment future stars are born. We kindly ask for your warm encouragement.
2. [Toyama Tournament Week 2]
Dates: May 18 (Mon) - 24 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Joganjigawa Park Tennis Courts (Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
Tournament Director: Misaki Doi
Misaki Doi, Tournament Director for Toyama Tournament Week 2
[Comment from Misaki Doi]
This tournament is a 'gateway' for players challenging the world. As the catchphrase 'A small step leads to a big future' suggests, I hope this tournament will be an opportunity for players to take a big step towards their future.
I want the players on the court to challenge themselves wholeheartedly towards their respective dreams. I expect that players who compete here will go on to play in Grand Slams.
Tennis, when watched live, conveys speed, power, and the emotions of the players that cannot be felt through a screen. Please come and experience the tension and energy that you cannot feel through a screen. I would be delighted if you could find future stars among the players aiming for the world, with your own eyes.
I hope this tournament will be a special step towards the future for both players and spectators.