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Rolex Shanghai Masters Celebrates 20 Years with Upgrades

10/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Rolex Shanghai Masters celebrates its 20th anniversary with upgrades at the Qizhong Tennis Center.
Tournament officials added a new practice stadium and a retractable roof for Grandstand 2 to improve player and fan experiences.
Daniil Medvedev, the former champion, praised the tournament as the best outside the Grand Slams.
Holger Rune (Danish tennis player) and Alex de Minaur (Australian tennis player) highlighted the upgraded facilities and enthusiastic local support.

History

Historical Context

The Rolex Shanghai Masters began in 2002, reflecting China's growing investment in professional tennis. Following the success of the 2002 Tennis Masters Cup, the ATP established the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 to enhance tennis's popularity in Asia. By 2010, the tournament was renamed after Rolex, and it now attracts over 50,000 fans annually, showcasing China's influence in global sports.

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Story summary

The Rolex Shanghai Masters celebrates its 20th anniversary with upgrades at the Qizhong Tennis Center.
Tournament officials added a new practice stadium and a retractable roof for Grandstand 2 to improve player and fan experiences.
Daniil Medvedev, the former champion, praised the tournament as the best outside the Grand Slams.
Holger Rune (Danish tennis player) and Alex de Minaur (Australian tennis player) highlighted the upgraded facilities and enthusiastic local support.

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