The Rolex Shanghai Masters, one of the premier hard court events on the ATP Tour, is set to kick off on October 9, 2025, in Shanghai, China. This tournament, which runs from October 1 to 12, offers an impressive prize pool of over $9 million and attracts the best players in the world, showcasing intense competition and thrilling matchups.
Jannik Sinner, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, enters the tournament as the second seed, while the talented Alexander Zverev has secured the third seed. Notably, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the event after claiming his eighth title of the calendar year in Tokyo, leaving a void in the draw. The legendary Novak Djokovic is positioned as the fourth seed, followed by American talents Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, who are seeded fifth and sixth, respectively.
The Shanghai Masters has a rich history in men’s tennis, having been recognized as ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year for five consecutive years following its inception from 2009 to 2013. The event is distinguished for being the only Masters 1000 tournament held in China, and Rolex recently recommitted to its title sponsorship role, further enhancing the prestige of this significant competition on the ATP calendar.
Fans eager to keep track of the tournament’s daily results can find the latest updates at the ATP Tour’s official website, which provides comprehensive scoring and match details. As the draw unfolds, spectators can anticipate exciting encounters as top-ranked players battle for supremacy on the hard courts of Shanghai.
