Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025: Day 6 Schedule Sets the Stage for Blockbuster Round of 64 Singles
The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 enters Day 6 on Saturday with the tournament now in full swing. As the field tightens in the Round of 64 for singles and the Round of 32 for doubles, fans at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center can look forward to a star-studded lineup that mixes global superstars with homegrown Chinese talents. With a prize pool of USD 9,193,538, the stakes remain sky-high as contenders aim to make their mark at this ATP Masters 1000 showpiece.
Saturday’s schedule is spread across six courts, featuring some of the sport’s brightest names including Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Andrey Rublev, alongside local hopefuls Juncheng Shang and Yunchaokete Bu who will look to ride the wave of home support.
Stadium Court: Sinner and Shang Take the Spotlight
Action on Stadium Court starts at 12:30 PM with Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli facing Alex de Minaur [7]. De Minaur, known as “the Demon,” brings relentless energy and speed to every match, while Carabelli will look to disrupt the Aussie’s rhythm.
The second match of the day sees Alexander Zverev [3], a two-time Shanghai Masters champion, take on French qualifier Valentin Royer. Zverev, who has historically thrived in China, is looking to add another deep run to his Masters resume.
The evening session promises fireworks. Jannik Sinner [2], the reigning Australian Open champion and one of the hottest names in tennis, faces Germany’s Daniel Altmaier in a battle that could test Sinner’s sharpness against Altmaier’s versatility.
Closing out the Stadium Court schedule will be a highly anticipated matchup between Karen Khachanov [9] and Chinese wildcard Juncheng Shang. The teenager Shang, affectionately known as “Jerry,” is one of the leaders of China’s next tennis generation and will look to harness the roaring support of the home crowd as he challenges the Russian powerhouse.
Grandstand 2: Rublev, Musetti, and Medvedev in Action
Over on Grandstand 2, play also begins at 12:30 PM with Andrey Rublev [13] meeting Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka. Rublev, a former ATP Finals champion, is famous for his explosive forehand and intensity, while Nishioka will counter with speed and craft.
Next up, Argentine Francisco Comesana battles Italian Lorenzo Musetti [8] in a clash of styles: Comesana’s baseline aggression against Musetti’s elegant one-handed backhand and variety.
The third match of the day features Luciano Darderi [26] of Italy taking on China’s Yunchaokete Bu, who continues his quest to deliver another big moment for local fans.
Grandstand 2 closes with one of the headline matches of the day: Daniil Medvedev [16] against Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina. Medvedev, the 2019 champion in Shanghai, thrives on hard courts and will look to reassert himself as one of the top contenders this year.
Show Court 3: Tsitsipas, Auger-Aliassime, and Norrie Highlight Play
On Show Court 3, Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime [12] faces Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo, who has been in superb form since qualifying. Following that, Jesper de Jong from the Netherlands takes on the rising Czech talent Jakub Mensik [17].
Later, Frenchman Arthur Cazaux challenges Britain’s Cameron Norrie [30], a matchup likely to feature long baseline rallies. The day closes with Portugal’s Nuno Borges facing Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas [24], who remains eager to capture his first Shanghai crown.
Court 4: Shapovalov, Lehecka, and Doubles Drama
Court 4 opens with Quentin Halys against Czech star Jiri Lehecka [15], followed by Canada’s Denis Shapovalov [23] versus Australian Christopher O’Connell.
Next, France’s tricky Corentin Moutet [33] faces young American Learner Tien, a rising prospect making his Masters 1000 main-draw debut.
The final match on Court 4 turns to doubles, as Italy’s top team of Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori [4] clash with the experienced duo of John Peers (AUS) and Jan Zielinski (POL).
Court 7: Youth vs Experience
Play on Court 7 begins with American Brandon Nakashima [29] against Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak, followed by a clash between Arthur Rinderknech and Alex Michelsen [28]. The third match pits Alejandro Davidovich Fokina [18] against Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi, an all-action battle sure to entertain.
Court 6: Doubles Specialists Hit the Stage
On Court 6, doubles takes center stage. The day begins with Austin Krajicek/Nikola Mektic facing Alexander Erler/Robert Galloway. Later, Dutch-Brit pairing Sander Arends/Luke Johnson test themselves against the strong team of Harri Heliovaara/Henry Patten [2].
The final doubles match features Romain Arneodo/Zizou Bergs against alternates Jakob Schnaitter/Mark Wallner, who gained a late entry into the draw.
A Balanced Day of Stars and Home Hopes
Day 6 of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 captures the tournament’s essence: a blend of international stars, seeded favorites, and emerging local heroes. With Shang and Bu carrying the hopes of the Chinese crowd, and top names like Sinner, Zverev, Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Rublev aiming to push closer to the title, Saturday promises drama on every court.
As the competition intensifies in the Round of 64 singles and Round of 32 doubles, the path to the trophy is beginning to take shape—and Day 6 could be the turning point for many of the tournament’s contenders.
