With Ariake Coliseum undergoing renovations ahead of the 2020 Summer Games, eight of the world¡¯s top 25 players will descend upon Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Chofu, western Tokyo, this week for the 2018 Rakuten Japan Open. The facility¡¯s court speed and playing conditions are unknowns, making this year¡¯s tournament particularly difficult to predict.
Here¡¯s a look at a field that¡¯s full of familiar names, minus 2017 champion David Goffin, as well as up-and-coming stars.
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