The AITO Hangzhou Open will host a qualifying‑final clash on Center Court in Hangzhou, China PR. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 22 at 12:00 AM EDT (2026‑09‑23 04:00 Z), the match pits Japan’s Akira Santillan against Australia’s Alex Bolt. The winner of this straight‑sets contest will secure a spot in the tournament’s main draw, adding a crucial rung on the ladder for the players’ season.