Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025: Day 7 (Oct 5) Schedule Brings Djokovic, Sinner, and Fritz Back to Center Stage
Shanghai, October 5, 2025 – The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 continues to deliver high-caliber tennis as the tournament reaches Day 7, marking the start of the Round of 32 in singles and the Round of 16 in doubles. With the world’s best players battling for supremacy under the bright Shanghai skyline, Sunday’s order of play promises another thrilling day of top-level competition at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center.
As the draw narrows, the intensity heightens. Reigning champions, top seeds, and rising stars all return to action—including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, and Taylor Fritz—while several dark horses aim to continue their dream runs.
Stadium Court: A Superstar Lineup Featuring Djokovic and Sinner
Sunday’s play on Stadium Court begins at 12:30 PM with a fascinating clash between Ugo Humbert [21] of France and Holger Rune [10] of Denmark. Humbert, one of the most improved players of the season, brings a clean-striking, left-handed game that has troubled many top-10 opponents. Rune, known for his fiery competitiveness and flair, will look to reassert himself as one of the ATP’s most dynamic young stars.
The second match features American No.1 Taylor Fritz [5] against French rising star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard [32]. The matchup pits Fritz’s explosive serve and baseline precision against the towering Frenchman’s raw power and fearless attitude. Perricard has been one of the breakout stories of the tournament, but Fritz’s experience on the Masters stage may give him the edge.
The evening session—starting not before 6:30 PM—brings the biggest name in tennis back to center court. Novak Djokovic [4], a four-time Shanghai champion, faces German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, who has been riding a wave of momentum through the early rounds. Hanfmann’s heavy forehand and aggressive net play could test Djokovic early, but the Serbian legend remains the ultimate master of composure and control under pressure.
The final match of the night will see Tallon Griekspoor [27] take on Jannik Sinner [2]. Sinner, the 2025 Australian Open and Miami Open champion, has looked imperious this season and enters the match as one of the clear favorites for the Shanghai title. Griekspoor, however, is no stranger to big-stage battles and will try to disrupt the Italian’s rhythm with his flat, fast-paced game.
Grandstand 2: Craft, Power, and Potential Upsets
Action on Grandstand 2 also begins at 12:30 PM, opening with David Goffin against Gabriel Diallo [31]. Goffin’s finesse and tactical intelligence contrast with Diallo’s booming serve and athletic explosiveness, making for an intriguing stylistic battle.
Next up, Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo [19] faces Belgium’s Zizou Bergs, a player who has steadily built confidence through early-round wins. Following that, Japanese qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka takes on Spain’s Jaume Munar, both known for their endurance and counterpunching abilities that could lead to one of the longest matches of the day.
The final Grandstand encounter features Valentin Vacherot [Q] from Monaco against Czech rising star Tomas Machac [20], one of the ATP’s most promising all-court players. Machac’s recent performances have put him on the radar as a dangerous opponent for any seed.
Show Court 3: Doubles Drama Takes Center Stage
Sunday’s action on Show Court 3 shifts focus to doubles, where several key Round of 16 battles are on the schedule—plus one remaining Round of 32 match to start the day.
Opening play at 12:30 PM, American pair Robert Cash and JJ Tracy face the veteran wildcard duo of Rohan Bopanna (IND) and Jean-Julien Rojer (NED). This match, part of the doubles Round of 32, features an intergenerational contest between young challengers and two of the most seasoned doubles specialists on tour.
Following that, Santiago Gonzalez (MEX) and David Pel (NED) face the French team of Corentin Moutet and Alexandre Muller in a Round of 16 encounter. The day’s third match features a blockbuster pairing as Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev—two ATP singles stars—join forces against Andre Goransson (SWE) and Alex Michelsen (USA), a pair that has impressed with their chemistry.
Court 4: Doubles Heavyweights and All-European Battles
Meanwhile, Court 4 opens at 12:30 PM with the fifth-seeded pair Hugo Nys (MON) and Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) taking on alternates Guido Andreozzi (ARG) and Manuel Guinard (FRA). The second match features a French showdown between Sadio Doumbia/Fabien Reboul and third seeds Kevin Krawietz/Tim Puetz (GER)—a match that could determine who emerges as one of the top contenders for the doubles crown.
Later, the Argentine-Italian pair Francisco Cerundolo and Luciano Darderi are also listed for doubles duty, highlighting the growing crossover trend among singles players competing in both draws.
A Pivotal Day in Shanghai
Day 7 of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 represents a turning point as the field narrows toward the second week. For top seeds like Djokovic and Sinner, it’s a chance to build momentum toward another deep Masters run. For rising names such as Perricard, Machac, and Diallo, it’s an opportunity to announce themselves on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
With the Round of 32 singles and Round of 16 doubles in full swing, Sunday’s matches embody the best of the Shanghai Masters—elite tennis, passionate crowds, and the unique mix of experience and youth that defines this event.
