The ATP Tour stars will head to Shanghai, China, for the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The 2026 edition of the tournament will be headlined by Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and defending champion Valentin Vacherot.
Here's what you need to know ahead of the Chinese ATP Masters 1000 tournament:
When is the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
The ATP Masters 1000 event will be held from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 18 October. The hard-court tournament, established in 2009, is played at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center. The tournament director is Michael A. Lueveno.
Who is playing at the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Top 10 stars Zverev, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Vacherot, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev and Flavio Cobolli are among those set to compete in Shanghai. Buyunchaokete, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen will lead the home charge.
When is the draw for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
The Rolex Shanghai Masters draw will be made on Monday, 5 October at 10:30 a.m. local time (China Standard Time).
What is the schedule for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Qualifying: Monday, 5 October - Tuesday, 6 October at 12 p.m.
Main Draw: Wednesday, 7 October - Sunday, 18 October
Start times: Wednesday - Friday (second week) 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Saturday, 11 October: Doubles at 2 p.m. & Singles NB 4:30 p.m.
Doubles Final: Sunday, 18 October at 2 p.m.
Singles Final: Sunday, 12 October NB 4:30 p.m.
What is the prize money and points for the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
The prize money for the Rolex Shanghai Masters is US$9,415,725.
SINGLES
Winner: $1,151,380 / 1000 points
Finalist: $612,340 / 650 points
Semi-finalist: $340,190 / 400 points
Quarter-finalist: $193,645 / 200 points
Round of 16: $105,720 / 100 points
Round of 32: $61,865 / 50 points
Second Round: $36,110 / 30 points
First Round: $23,760 / 10 points
DOUBLES (US Dollars; per team)
Winner: $468,200 / 1000 points
Finalist: $247,870 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $133,110 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $66,570 / 180 points
Second Round: $35,700 / 90 points
First Round: $19,510 / 0 points
How can I watch the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Watch Live On TennisTV
TV Schedule
How can I follow the Rolex Shanghai Masters?
Hashtag: #RolexShanghaiMasters
TikTok: rolexshanghaimasters
Facebook: Rolex Shanghai Masters
X: @SH_RolexMasters
Instagram: rolexshmasters
Who won the last edition of the Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2025?
Valentin Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in last year's fairytale men's singles final. With the victory, the then-World No. 204, Vacherot became the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in history. In the doubles. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz notched a 6-4, 6-4 championship-match victory against Andre Goransson and Alex Michelsen to lift the doubles crown in Shanghai.
Watch highlights of the 2025 Shanghai final between Vacherot and Rinderknech:
Who holds the Rolex Shanghai Masters record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (4)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 36, in 2017
Youngest Champion: Jannik Sinner, 23, in 2024
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Novak Djokovic in 2015 and Jannik Sinner in 2024
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 204 Valentin Vacherot in 2025
Last Home Champion: None
Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (43)
View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown
