ATP Shanghai: What You Need to Know

The Basics

The ATP Shanghai Masters is an annual men's tennis tournament held in Shanghai, China. It is part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 series and is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts and features a 56-player singles draw and a 24-team doubles draw.

The first ATP Shanghai Masters was held in 2009, and it has been won by some of the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.

The Venue

The ATP Shanghai Masters is held at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center. The center has a capacity of 15,000 people and features a retractable roof, which allows the tournament to be played in all weather conditions.

The Tournament

The ATP Shanghai Masters is a single-elimination tournament. The top 32 players in the world are seeded into the tournament, and the remaining players must qualify. The tournament is played over two weeks, with the first round beginning on Saturday and the final being played on Sunday.

The Prize Money

The ATP Shanghai Masters has a total prize pool of $9,735,130. The winner of the singles tournament receives $1,302,125, and the winner of the doubles tournament receives $408,240.

The History

The ATP Shanghai Masters was first held in 2009, and it has been won by some of the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.

In 2019, Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final to win his fourth ATP Shanghai Masters title. Djokovic is the most successful player in the tournament's history, with four titles.

The Future

The ATP Shanghai Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour, and it is expected to continue to attract the world's best players for years to come.