Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

All about the ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai, China

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2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters runs from 1-12 October. By ATP Staff

The ATP Tour stars will head to Shanghai, China, for the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be headlined by Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the Chinese tournament.

When is the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The ATP Masters 1000 event will be held from 1-12 October. The hard-court tournament, established in 2009, is played at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center. The tournament director is Michael A. Lueveno.

Who is playing at the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Top 10 stars Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Fritz, Shelton, Djokovic, Alex de Minaur, Holger Rune and Lorenzo Musetti are among those set to compete in Shanghai. Zhang Zhizhen and #NextGenATP Shang Juncheng will lead the home charge.

When is the draw for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The Rolex Shanghai Masters draw will be made on Monday, 29 September at 10:30 a.m. local time (China Standard Time).

What is the schedule for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Qualifying: Monday, 29 September - Tuesday, 30 September at 12 p.m.

Main Draw: Wednesday, 1 October – Sunday, 12 October

Start times: Wednesday - Friday (second week) 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, 11 October from 2 p.m.

Doubles Final: Sunday, 12 October at 2 p.m.

Singles Final: Sunday, 12 October NB 4:30 p.m.

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What is the prize money and points for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

The prize money for the Rolex Shanghai Masters is US$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 can I watch the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Watch Live On TennisTV

TV Schedule

How can I follow the Rolex Shanghai Masters?

Hashtag: #RolexShanghaiMasters

TikTok: rolexshanghaimasters

Facebook: Rolex Shanghai Masters

Twitter: @SH_RolexMasters

Instagram: rolexshmasters

Who won the last edition of the Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2024?

Sinner defeated Djokovic 7-6(4), 6-3 in the men's singles final to claim his fourth Masters 1000 title. In the doubles final, Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic defeated Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the title.

Who holds the Rolex Shanghai Masters record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (4)

Most Titles, Doubles: Marcelo Melo (3)

Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 36, in 2017

Youngest Champion: Jannik Sinner, 23, in 2024

Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Novak Djokovic in 2013, 2015 and Jannik Sinner in 2024

Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 17 Hubert Hurkacz in 2023

Last Home Champion: None

Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (39)

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