ATP Shanghai: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer Withdraw, Ruud Tops Seeds

Ruud Leads Field as Top Seed at ATP Shanghai

With the top three players in the world - Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer - all withdrawing from the ATP Shanghai Masters, Casper Ruud will lead the field as the top seed.

Other Notable Withdrawals

In addition to the top three, other notable withdrawals include Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Ruud's Recent Form

Ruud has been in impressive form this year, winning three titles including the Geneva Open, the Swedish Open, and the Swiss Open Gstaad. He also reached the semifinals of the French Open and the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.

Other Contenders

In the absence of the top three, other contenders for the title include Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, and Hubert Hurkacz.

Auger-Aliassime's Strong Season

Auger-Aliassime has had a strong season, winning two titles and reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the French Open.

Fritz's Recent Success

Fritz has also been in good form, winning the Indian Wells Masters and reaching the final of the Eastbourne International.

Hurkacz's Wimbledon Semifinal

Hurkacz reached the semifinals of Wimbledon this year, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals.

Other Players to Watch

Other players to watch include Jannik Sinner, Cameron Norrie, and Nick Kyrgios.

Sinner's Impressive Rise

Sinner has been one of the most impressive young players on tour this year, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and the semifinals of the Miami Open.

Norrie's Consistent Performances

Norrie has been consistently performing well this year, winning two titles and reaching the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open.

Kyrgios' Unpredictability

Kyrgios is always a threat to win any tournament he enters, but he is also known for his unpredictable nature.

Tournament Format

The ATP Shanghai Masters is a Masters 1000 tournament, which means it is one of the most prestigious events on the ATP Tour. The tournament is played on hard courts and features a 56-player singles draw and a 24-pair doubles draw.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

The total prize money for the tournament is $9,735,230. The winner will receive $1,131,850 and 1000 ranking points.

History of the Tournament

The ATP Shanghai Masters was first held in 2009. Roger Federer has won the tournament a record four times.