Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 Day 2 (Sep 30) Full Schedule
The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 continues with its second day of play, bringing an exciting lineup of qualifying finals that will determine which players earn their place in the prestigious main draw. With the tournament boasting a lucrative prize pool of USD 9,193,538 and attracting some of the brightest talents in men’s tennis, Day 2 promises plenty of drama on the hard courts of Shanghai.
Stadium Court – High-Stakes Encounters
The Stadium Court schedule kicks off at 12:00 PM local time with a clash between Alejandro Tabilo of Chile and Harold Mayot of France, seeded 22nd in qualifying. Tabilo, known for his left-handed versatility, faces a stern test against Mayot, a player whose solid baseline game has propelled him deep into qualifying rounds before.
The second match will see Nikoloz Basilashvili, the eighth seed from Georgia, face off against Eliot Spizzirri of the United States, seeded 17th. Basilashvili, a former top-30 player with a reputation for explosive shot-making, will need to find consistency against Spizzirri, a rising American talent eager to make his mark on one of Asia’s biggest stages.
The day’s final encounter on Stadium Court features Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann against Australia’s Jason Kubler. Both players are known for their tenacity, and this matchup could well turn into one of the most competitive of the day.
Grandstand 2 – Americans and Alternates in Action
Grandstand 2 also begins at 12:00 PM, headlined by Christopher Eubanks of the USA taking on France’s Ugo Blanchet, the 21st seed in qualifying. Eubanks, with his booming serve and attacking style, will be aiming to overpower Blanchet, who thrives on consistency and counterpunching.
The second match features Belgian alternate Gauthier Onclin against Denmark’s August Holmgren. With both players hungry for a breakthrough, this match provides a golden opportunity for one of them to edge closer to the main draw.
Closing out the Grandstand 2 action will be American fifth seed Mackenzie McDonald against Japan’s Rei Sakamoto. McDonald’s speed and tactical awareness make him the favorite, but Sakamoto could pose a challenge with his defensive resilience.
Show Court 3 – Rising Stars Collide
On Show Court 3, French second seed Valentin Royer opens against Britain’s Billy Harris, seeded 18th. Harris, who has been quietly climbing the ATP rankings, will look to upset Royer, one of France’s brightest young prospects.
The second match is a compelling battle between Australian seventh seed Tristan Schoolkate and Kazakhstan’s Beibit Zhukayev. Schoolkate’s athleticism will be tested against Zhukayev’s aggressive baseline play.
The day’s final showdown could prove particularly thrilling, as either Aleksandar Vukic of Australia (seeded 4) or Swiss alternate Marc-Andrea Huesler will face Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, a crafty left-hander who has proven dangerous in past ATP events.
Court 4 – Packed with Action
Court 4 opens at noon with Czech third seed Dalibor Svrcina against Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki, seeded 20th. Svrcina’s all-court game will be challenged by Watanuki’s speed and counterpunching ability.
Not before 2:00 PM, Valentin Vacherot of Monaco will face Liam Draxl of Canada, the 14th seed, in what could be a tactical baseline duel.
The final scheduled match on Court 4 features Australian 12th seed Rinky Hijikata against Japan’s James Trotter. Hijikata, who has already shown promise on the ATP Tour, will need to be sharp against Trotter, who thrives on fast conditions.
What’s at Stake
Day 2 of the 2025 Shanghai Masters qualifying rounds is not just about victories—it is about survival and opportunity. For seasoned campaigners like Basilashvili, McDonald, and Nishioka, it is a chance to reclaim or cement their places among the elite. For younger players like Royer, Spizzirri, and Draxl, it represents the possibility of a career-defining breakthrough.
As the matches unfold across Shanghai’s courts, fans can expect a blend of power, finesse, and tactical battles. With each player striving to earn a spot in the main draw of one of Asia’s premier ATP Masters 1000 events, the intensity on Day 2 is set to be nothing short of electrifying.
