World No. 8 Hubert Hurkacz has successfully advanced to the second round of the Japan Open, marking a promising start in the tournament for the Polish player. Additionally, a highly anticipated match is scheduled for Thursday, bringing together Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori and Croatia's Marin Cilic in what promises to be a thrilling rematch of their 2014 U.S. Open final.

Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka has made a strong statement at the China Open, cruising through her opening round with the guidance of her new coach. The Japanese tennis star, who has openly shared her desire to live without regrets, showed confidence and determination on the court. This marks a new chapter in Osaka's career as she aims to build on her previous successes at Grand Slam tournaments, including the U.S. Open and the Australian Open.

In other news, rising American star Taylor Fritz continues to draw attention following his impressive performance at the U.S. Open, where he reached his first Grand Slam final. Fritz is set to face Frenchman Arthur Fils in his opening match on Thursday, as he looks to build on his momentum from the U.S. Open and further establish himself among the elite in tennis.