About Shanghai Masters 2024
The Shanghai Rolex Masters is a professional tennis tournament that is held annually on the ATP circuit. It takes place in Shanghai, one of China’s primary cities. The tournament is an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event that takes place every year in the month of October. Interestingly, it is the only one of the nine ATP Masters tournaments not to be held in North America or Europe.
Played on the outdoor hard courts in Minhang District, the Shanghai Rolex Masters was founded in 2009. The 2024 Shanghai Masters is the 13th edition of the competition, and it is widely regarded as one of the most important tournaments, apart from Grand Slams. It has 96 players in the singles category and 32 in the doubles event.
The 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters is set to be held between 2nd-13th October at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. This will be the second edition of the tournament post its hiatus; the Shanghai Masters was not held between 2020 and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shanghai Masters History
The Shanghai Masters was founded in 2009, to spread the popularity of tennis across China as well as Asia. In 2010, Rolex became the primary sponsor for the tournament, which is why it was named as the Shanghai Rolex Masters. After a host of tournaments were previously held in the city, Shanghai was given a Masters-1000 tournament in 2009. Between 2009 and 2013, the event was awarded the ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year - voted by ATP players.
Replacing the Madrid Masters in the month of October, the Shanghai Rolex Masters was presented as an official event in November 2008. It was organized by the Juss International Sports Event Management Company, and was promoted as “Simply the Best” event in May 2009. Since then, the Shanghai Masters has been one of the biggest ATP competitions in the calendar year.
Shanghai Masters 2024 Schedule
The 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters is being held between 2nd-13th October 2024. The final will be played on Sunday.
Shanghai Masters 2024 Venue
The Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena plays host to the Shanghai Rolex Masters every year. It is an outdoor hard court arena; specifically DecoTurf. It was constructed in 2003, opened in 2005, and has a seating capacity of over 13,000. A state-of-the-art facility, the venue can host both indoor and outdoor events. It is located in the Minhang District (southwest Shanghai).
Shanghai Masters 2024 Defending Champions
Hubert Hurkacz is the defending champion at the 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters in men’s singles. He won the 2023 edition of the tournament by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 in the final. On the other hand, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos beat Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden 5-7 6-2 10-7 to claim the men’s doubles title.
Shanghai Masters 2024 Prize Money
The total prize money allocation for the 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters is an increased $8,995,555. The breakdown for winners and finalists is as follows:
| Category | Winner | Runner-Up |
| Men’s Singles | $1,100,000 | $585,000 |
| Men’s Doubles | $447,300 | $236,800 |
Shanghai Masters 2024 Most Successful Players
Novak Djokovic is the most successful male player at the Shanghai Rolex Masters. He has won four trophies (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018), and shares the record of reaching the most finals with Andy Murray. Meanwhile on the doubles circuit, Marcelo Melo holds the most titles - three (2013, 2015, 2018).
Where to Watch Shanghai Masters 2024
The official broadcasting list for the 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters is not confirmed. However, fans can view ATP tournaments on the following streaming platforms/channels:
beIN Sports: Middle East and Europe
SuperSport: African regions
ESPN International: Latin America
SkySports: European regions
Sony Sports: Asian subcontinent
Tennis Channel: USA
FAQ's On Shanghai Masters 2024
A. Hubert Hurkacz won the 2023 Shanghai Rolex Masters.
A. The Shanghai Rolex Masters is played on outdoor hard courts.
A. Yes, Roger Federer has won the Shanghai Rolex Masters twice - in 2014 and 2017.
