ATP Shanghai Masters: A Comprehensive Guide
History and Overview
The ATP Shanghai Masters, a prestigious tennis tournament, has been held annually in Shanghai, China, since 2009. It's part of the ATP Masters 1000 series, the second-highest level of tournaments after the Grand Slams.
The tournament takes place on outdoor hard courts at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. It features a 96-player singles draw and a 32-team doubles draw, attracting top players from around the world.
Tournament Structure
Singles
The singles draw is a single-elimination bracket, with players seeded based on their ATP rankings. The top 16 seeds receive a first-round bye.
Matches are best-of-three sets, with each set played to six games. A tiebreaker is played if the set reaches 6-6.
Doubles
The doubles draw is a single-elimination bracket, with teams seeded based on the combined ATP rankings of their players. The top 4 seeds receive a first-round bye.
Matches are best-of-three sets, with a 10-point match tiebreaker played in lieu of a third set.
Past Winners
Singles
- 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas
- 2021: Daniil Medvedev
- 2019: Daniil Medvedev
- 2018: Novak Djokovic
- 2017: Roger Federer
Doubles
- 2022: Łukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo
- 2021: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares
- 2019: Mate Pavić and Bruno Soares
- 2018: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares
- 2017: Henri Kontinen and John Peers
Ticket Information
Tickets for the ATP Shanghai Masters can be purchased online or at the box office. Prices vary depending on the day of the tournament and the seat location.
Fans can purchase tickets for a single match, a session (multiple matches on the same day), or a tournament pass (access to all matches).
Travel and Accommodation
Shanghai is well-connected by air and rail, making it easy to reach for both domestic and international travelers.
There are a variety of hotels and accommodations available near the tournament venue, ranging from budget options to luxury suites.
Things to Do in Shanghai
In addition to attending the ATP Shanghai Masters, visitors can explore Shanghai's many attractions, including:
- The Bund: A waterfront promenade with stunning views of the city skyline
- The Shanghai Museum: Home to a vast collection of Chinese art and history
- The Jade Buddha Temple: A Buddhist temple housing a large jade Buddha statue
- Yu Garden: A traditional Chinese garden with pavilions, bridges, and ponds