China Open (Beijing, China)
Novak Djokovic and his brothers Marko Djokovic and Djordje Djokovic took advantage of a day off from competition to visit the Mutianyu portion of the Great Wall of China, in a trip set up by the China Open Organising Committee.
“It’s my second time here,” said Novak. “The first time was after the 2010 final. It was great to see one of the world wonders. This time we went to the section where we could go up by ski lift and come back via toboggan slide, which was the most entertaining part.
“It’s stunning. We were talking about our admiration for the Chinese people and how they were able to create this over 2000 years ago. Sharing this experience with my brothers made it even nicer.” He added.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was dressed to the nines at the China Open Players’ Party. Accompanied by girlfriend Noura El Shwekh, the Frenchman joined top seed Novak Djokovic, 2005 champion Rafael Nadal and other ATP World Tour stars at the tournament’s official reception. View Beijing Gallery
Milos Raonic and Fabio Fognini shared a few tennis tips with young players at the Mercedes-Benz Kids Day.
Rafael Nadal stopped by the ticketing and merchandising booths at the China Open.
Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2015 (Tokyo, Japan)
Bob and Mike Bryan visited Tokyo aboard a traditional Japanese “Jin Riki Shaw,” which is a hand-pulled rickshaw. They saw the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo’s tallest building which broadcasts television to all of Tokyo, Asakusa Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate and various small shops in the tourist area. View Tokyo Gallery
Kei Nishikori, Stan Wawrinka, Feliciano Lopez, Grigor Dimitrov and Kevin Anderson attended the ATP Sunday Charity Day. Held in response to recent floods in northeast Japan, the event sold 8000 tickets and will benefit victims of the natural disaster.
Grigor Dimitrov and Jeremy Chardy took part in on-site autograph sessions, while all tournament players stopped by the Official Player Party at the Grand Pacific Le Daiba hotel.
