Discover the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters: Draws, Dates, History & Essential Insights
Your ultimate guide to the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai, China
Date: September 26, 2025
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Mark your calendars: 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters from October 1-12.
By ATP Staff
The tennis elite are heading to Shanghai for the highly anticipated Rolex Shanghai Masters. Featured players include Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Novak Djokovic.
Get ready for an exciting tournament with key details below.
What are the dates for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
This esteemed ATP Masters 1000 event is set to unfold from October 1-12, 2025. Held on hard courts at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center, the tournament has been a highlight since its inception in 2009, with Michael A. Lueveno serving as the tournament director.
Who will compete at the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Among the top 10 competitors are Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Fritz, Shelton, and Djokovic. The local talents, Zhang Zhizhen and #NextGenATP’s Shang Juncheng, will also be showcasing their skills.
When will the draws for the Rolex Shanghai Masters be announced?
The draws will be revealed on Monday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. local time (CST).
What’s the schedule for this year’s Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Qualifying: September 29-30 at 12 p.m.
Main Draw: October 1-12
Start Times: Wednesday-Friday (Week 2) at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
October 11 (Saturday) from 2 p.m.
Doubles Final: October 12 at 2 p.m.
Singles Final: October 12 at 4:30 p.m.
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What is the prize money and ranking points for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Total prize money for the tournament is set at $9,193,538.
SINGLES:
Winner: $1,124,360 / 1000 points
Finalist: $597,890 / 650 points
Semi-finalist: $332,160 / 400 points
Quarter-finalist: $189,075 / 200 points
Round of 16: $103,225 / 100 points
Round of 32: $60,400/ 50 points
Round of 64: $35,260 / 30 points
Round of 96: $23,760 / 10 points
DOUBLES (per team):
Winner: $457,150 / 1000 points
Finalist: $242,020 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $129,970 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $65,000 / 180 points
Round of 16: $34,850 / 90 points
Round of 32: $19,050 / 0 points
How to watch the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Catch the action live on TennisTV
Check the TV schedule for more details.
How to stay updated on the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
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Who emerged victorious in the last Rolex Shanghai Masters?
In the thrilling 2024 final, Sinner triumphed over Djokovic with a score of 7-6(4), 6-3, securing his fourth Masters 1000 title. In doubles, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic defeated Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the championship.
Records of the Rolex Shanghai Masters: Titles and Champions
Most Titles in Singles: Novak Djokovic (4)
Most Titles in Doubles: Marcelo Melo (3)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 36, in 2017
Youngest Champion: Jannik Sinner, 23, in 2024
Highest-Ranked Champions: Novak Djokovic in 2013, 2015, and Jannik Sinner in 2024
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 17 Hubert Hurkacz in 2023
Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (39)
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