Women's International Tennis Tournament 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus' to be Held in Sapporo as the Series Finale!

The women's international tennis tournament 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus' (ITF W15), organized by Square Plus (Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and specially sponsored by Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd., will hold its final round in Sapporo at Hiragishi Tennis Court (Sapporo, Hokkaido) starting Monday, June 15, 2026.

In the Hokuriku rounds (Toyama, Fukui) held in May, 17-year-old rising star Enon Sawashiro won her first ITF title, and veteran Hiromi Abe, returning from injury, achieved an impressive two-week consecutive victory, showcasing the young energy that will lead the future of Japanese women's tennis. With that momentum, the series moves to Hokkaido for the culmination of all five tournaments over two weeks.

Sapporo Tournament Overview

Tournament Name: Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus Sapporo (Week1 / Week2)

Category: ITF World Tennis Tour W15 (Women's International Tennis Tournament)

Organizer: Square Plus (General Incorporated Association)

Special Sponsor: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.

Sponsor: Yonex

Sanctioned by: International Tennis Federation (ITF), Japan Tennis Association

Venue: Hiragishi Tennis Court (Outdoor Hard Court) (5-19 Hiragishi, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)

[Sapporo Week1]

Main Draw Dates: Monday, June 15, 2026 – Sunday, June 21

Key Schedule: Saturday, June 20 – Doubles Final / Sunday, June 21 – Singles Final (tentative)

*U20 Wildcard Championship: Saturday, June 13, Sunday, June 14

[Sapporo Week2]

Main Draw Dates: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Sunday, June 28

Key Schedule: Saturday, June 27 – Doubles Final / Sunday, June 28 – Singles Final (tentative)

*U20 Wildcard Championship: Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20

Significance and Highlights of the Tournament

This tournament (W15 category) serves as a 'gateway to the world' for young women tennis players, including those just starting their professional careers and high school/college players aiming to earn world ranking points and leap onto the overseas tour.

The Sapporo round is the culmination of the 'Daito Kentaku Open supported by Square Plus' series, which has traveled across three cities and five tournaments. Please come and experience firsthand the growth of the players and the professional rallies full of determination and speed, set in Hokkaido's refreshing climate.

Message from Tournament Director Saori Obata

Tournament Director Saori Obata, born in Sapporo (former world ranking 39th)

The Daito Kentaku Open is an important international tournament that serves as a first step for players aiming to turn professional, and is a rare and valuable event held in Japan.

'A small step leads to a big future.'

We at Square Plus hope this tournament will be a step for players to move from Japan to the world, toward the future they envision.

Please come and watch the energetic play of young athletes. We believe that future world-class star players will emerge from here. We look forward to your warm support.

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