The Japan Open Tennis Championships is an outdoor hard surface tournament played at the Ariake Colosseum. Famous names to have won the men's tournament include Lleyton Hewitt, Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, while on the women's tour Monica Seles took the title back in 2001.

Those looking to climb up the rankings are sure to be there, while some might decide to rest up instead of making the long journey to Tokyo. Whoever makes it, this is certain to be a competitive and highly entertaining tournament.

If you’re watching the tournament, why not hire a mobile phone for just £1 per day, including insurance?