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2026 Shanghai Masters
October 5 – October 18 CST
The Rolex Shanghai Masters continues to be hailed as one of the premier events on the ATP Tour, earning widespread acclaim from players, fans, and officials alike for its world-class facilities, meticulous organization, and electric atmosphere. In its first five years—from 2009 through 2013—the tournament captured the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year award, a distinction voted on by the players themselves, reflecting the event’s immediate and enduring impact on the tennis calendar.
As the only ATP Masters 1000 stop in China, the Shanghai Masters holds a unique position in the Asian swing, attracting the sport’s biggest names to the state-of-the-art Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, famous for its retractable, eight-petal steel roof. In 2023, Rolex—a brand synonymous with excellence and precision in sport—renewed its title sponsorship, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the tournament and further cementing the Rolex Shanghai Masters as a crown jewel of men’s professional tennis in the region.
Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026
Qi Zhong Tennis Center, Shanghai, China
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters takes place from October 7 to 18 at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, with qualifying scheduled for October 5–6. As the only ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Asia, the event features a 96-player singles draw and a 32-team doubles competition. Discover the tournament schedule, entry list, draw preview, prize money, results and everything you need to know about Shanghai’s biggest tennis event.
Tournament at a Glance
Essential information about the 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Tournament information is based on the ATP Tour and official Rolex Shanghai Masters announcements for the 2026 edition.
Explore the Tournament
Find detailed guides, player information, match schedules, results and broadcast options.
Explore our dedicated Shanghai Masters guides for complete tournament coverage. Links and information are updated as new details become available.
Defending Champions
The 2025 Shanghai Masters singles and doubles champions.
Vacherot made history in 2025 by becoming the lowest-ranked ATP Masters 1000 singles champion since the series began in 1990. Ranked World No. 204 at the time, he won the title as a qualifier.
Shanghai Masters 2026 Schedule
Key dates for qualifying, main-draw competition and the tournament conclusion.
| Dates | Stage |
|---|---|
| October 1–4 | Masters Carnival / Fan Week |
| October 5–6 | Men’s Singles Qualifying |
| October 7 | Main Draw Begins |
| October 7–18 | Singles and Doubles Main Draw |
| October 18 | Final Day of the Tournament |
All local match times use China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8).
Prize Money & Ranking Points
An overview of the 2026 prize fund and champion rewards.
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters has an official prize money fund of US$9,415,725. Prize money is distributed across singles and doubles according to the round reached.
The men’s singles champion will receive US$1,151,380 and 1,000 ATP ranking points. In doubles, the championship-winning team will share US$468,200 and earn 1,000 ranking points per player.
The full prize money distribution includes payouts for every round, along with the ATP ranking points awarded in singles, doubles and qualifying.
Recent Singles Champions
Previous Shanghai Masters winners and their championship-match results.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Valentin Vacherot | Arthur Rinderknech | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Novak Djokovic | 7–6(4), 6–3 |
| 2023 | Hubert Hurkacz | Andrey Rublev | 6–3, 3–6, 7–6(8) |
| 2019 | Daniil Medvedev | Alexander Zverev | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Borna Ćorić | 6–3, 6–4 |
The Shanghai Masters was not held from 2020 through 2022. The tournament returned to the ATP Tour calendar in 2023.
About the Rolex Shanghai Masters
Asia’s Premier ATP Masters 1000 Event
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is one of the most important men’s tennis tournaments in the world and the only ATP Masters 1000 event held in Asia.
Played on outdoor hard courts, the tournament attracts many of the world’s leading ATP players each October. It serves as a major highlight of the Asian hard-court swing and offers valuable ranking points in the final months of the tennis season.
The event features a 96-player singles draw and a 32-team doubles competition, making it one of the largest tournaments outside the four Grand Slams.
History of the Shanghai Masters
The Shanghai Masters was first held in 2009, becoming one of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments on the men’s tour.
The event quickly earned an excellent reputation among players and officials. It was voted ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year for five consecutive seasons from 2009 to 2013.
Since its debut, Shanghai has welcomed many of the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic holds the tournament record with four men’s singles titles. Andy Murray has won the event three times, while Roger Federer has claimed two singles championships.
Qi Zhong Tennis Center
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is played at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center, also known as the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, in Shanghai’s Minhang District.
The venue is best known for its spectacular Centre Court, which features a retractable roof designed with eight movable petal-shaped sections.
Alongside the main stadium, the complex includes additional show courts, practice courts and facilities for players and spectators.
The tournament expanded to a two-week format in 2023, providing a longer schedule and opportunities for more players to compete on one of the ATP Tour’s biggest stages.
Shanghai’s Place on the ATP Calendar
The Shanghai Masters is an important stop during the Asian tennis season, following major tournaments in China and Japan.
Its ATP Masters 1000 status means the singles champion earns 1,000 ranking points. For players chasing qualification for the season-ending ATP Finals, results in Shanghai can have a major impact on the rankings and the ATP Race.
With its large field, strong international participation and prestigious history, the Rolex Shanghai Masters remains one of the key tournaments of the autumn tennis calendar.
Official Tournament Resources
Official links for tournament details, scores, announcements and tickets.
Official tournament information, match schedules and ticket availability may change. Check the ATP Tour and tournament websites for the latest updates.