On Sunday afternoon, the 2025 Road to Rolex Masters – International Tennis Challenger Shanghai concluded successfully at Juss Sports’ Qizhong Tennis Center.
In the men’s singles final, Italian player Giulio Zeppieri battled hard to defeat Japanese veteran Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6(2), 7-5 to claim the championship.
In the men’s doubles, 4th seeds Pruchaya Isaro and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha edged past the pairing of Jason Jung and Sem Verbeek in a tense match tiebreak, winning by just two points.
Meanwhile, Chinese youngster Zhou Yi made an impressive run to the quarterfinals, showcasing great potential and earning praise for his performance
Men’s Doubles Trophy Presentation Ceremony
This afternoon’s men’s singles final featured Italian player Giulio Zeppieri, whose career-high ranking has reached No. 110., against 33-year-old Japanese veteran Yasutaka Uchiyama.
Zeppieri fired 17 aces throughout the match, and with his powerful serve as a reliable weapon, he capitalized on key points late in both sets. He first clinched the opening set in a tiebreak 7-2 and then secured a crucial break in the second set before serving out the match. In the end, Zeppieri prevailed 7-6(2), 7-5 to capture the third Challenger title of his career.
In the men’s doubles final, the No. 4 seeds Pruchaya Isaro and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha, who had advanced through their first three matches in straight sets, faced a strong challenge in the title clash. Up against the pairing of Jason Jung and Sem Verbeek, they battled for 1 hour and 46 minutes before narrowly clinching the crown with a 6-4, 6-7(2), 10-8 victory
With that, the 2025 Road to Rolex Shanghai Masters – Challenger Shanghai came to a close. As an important bridge between the North American and Asian swings, the Shanghai Challenger has always attracted a star-studded field. This year was no exception, drawing big names such as former Masters 1000 semi-finalist Daniel Evans, former Grand Slam quarterfinalist Bernard Tomic, and Yoshihito Nishioka, a three-time ATP Tour champion.
The high-caliber field gave Chinese players the valuable opportunity to test themselves against world-class competition on home soil. Among the domestic participants, the young talent Zhou Yi, who delivered a steady performance to reach the singles quarterfinals, finishing as the best-performing player from Mainland China this year. Veteran Sun Fajing, who has made a breakthrough on the Challenger Tour this season, advanced to the round of 16, while another post-2000s prospect, Zeng Yaojie, battled through two rounds of qualifying to secure a spot in the main draw.
In just three weeks, the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters will officially serve off at the Qizhong Tennis Center — with world-class stars such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Zverev all set to “Meet in Shanghai”!
This year, the tournament site has undergone a new round of upgrades. Grandstand Court 2 now features a brand-new retractable roof, and many top players are expected to showcase their skills there. Meanwhile, Court 17 has been transformed into the “Royal Caribbean Masters Practice Court,” upgraded to 1,200 seats delivering fans an even better viewing experience.
From September 29 to October 12, join us at the Qizhong Tennis Center to witness the ultimate battles between the Masters of the Game!
