Japan Open 2025: Casper Ruud vs Shintaro Mochizuki – Where to Watch and Who’s Commentating

The Japan Open, an ATP 500 tournament held at Tokyo’s Ariake Tennis Park, is one of the most prestigious hard court tennis events in Asia. On September 25, 2025, a key match-up between top player Casper Ruud and rising Japanese star Shintaro Mochizuki is scheduled to take place at 08:00 UK time.

For tennis fans in the US, the match will be broadcast live on the Tennis Channel, which will use the world feed commentary. Meanwhile, in other regions, including the UK and Australia, Tennis TV will provide coverage with the same world feed commentary setup.

The world feed commentary team for this match consists of Nick Lester as the main commentator and former professional player Barry Cowan as co-commentator. Nick Lester is renowned for his clear and insightful tennis commentary, while Barry Cowan, who reached career-high ATP ranking of No. 76 and was known for his gritty playing style and Davis Cup contributions for Great Britain, adds expert analysis based on his professional experience.

The Japan Open itself has a rich history dating back to 1915, originally called the Japan International Championships. It remains organised by the Japan Tennis Association and consistently attracts top-tier players from around the world. In 2025, the event runs from September 22 to September 30 with matches played at Tokyo’s iconic Ariake Colosseum, a venue steeped in tennis tradition. Ticket sales for the event generally open in mid-summer, with restrictions affecting late-night matches after 9 p.m. which are played without spectators.

Casper Ruud, hailing from Norway, is a prominent figure on the ATP Tour known for his clay court prowess and strong baseline game. Japanese player Shintaro Mochizuki, meanwhile, is considered one of Japan's exciting prospects, bringing youthful energy and home crowd support to this ATP 500 event. Their match will be an exciting encounter showcasing rising talent against established top-eight ATP competition.

The 2025 ATP Tour season has been highlighted by star matches and shifting rankings, including the rise of players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but the Japan Open remains a critical stop in the Asian swing of the calendar. If you want to follow all the action in Tokyo, Tennis Channel in the US and Tennis TV globally will be your go-to options, with the expert commentary duo of Lester and Cowan providing detailed match insights.

For more about the tournament, players and tickets visit the Japan Open official information page<\/a>. To check out detailed player stats and live scores, the ATP Tour Tokyo overview page<\/a> is invaluable. Additionally, you can follow the ATP 2025 season's full schedule and rankings on ESPN’s ATP schedule<\/a>.