Since 2002 Shanghai hosted the Tennis Masters Cup five times, captivating the sporting world with excellent organization, splendid matches and wonderful service and hospitality. On 16 April, 2007, the ATP World Tour and Shanghai sealed the deal that awarded Shanghai ownership of the only ATP Masters 1000 tournament outside of Europe and North America.

The city hosted the first edition of this tournament in 2009, known as Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 presented by Rolex. This important tournament achieved huge success and was honored by being named ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year in 2009. This is the first tournament ever at the highest level on the ATP World Tour to be awarded this prestigious trophy in its inaugural year.

To recognize the excellence of the tournament, Rolex announced on March 16, 2010 an upgrade to its sponsorship, becoming the Title Sponsor of the event. The 2010 edition will now be known as the “Shanghai Rolex Masters”.

The Shanghai Rolex Masters will be staged from October 9-17 at the Magnolia-roofed Qizhong Stadium, which used to be the court for the Tennis Masters Cup from 2005-2008. More than 100 tennis professionals will present 99 matches across the nine days (1-day qualifying).

Being the only Masters event in Asia, the Shanghai Rolex Masters stands out as the flagship event on the new Asia Swing, as set out by the ATP World Tour in 2009, including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Tokyo, and Shanghai.

Official Website: www.shanghairolexmasters.com

General Tournament Schedule

DATE ROUND  CENTER COURT  OTHER             COURTS
Oct 9   Saturday  Qualifying  None           14matches
Oct 10  Sunday  1st round  4 matches        7qualifying
Oct 11  Monday  1st round  4 matches        12 matches
Oct 12  Tuesday  1st/2nd round  4 matches   16 matches
Oct 13  Wednesday 2nd round  4 matches   12 matches
Oct 14  Thursday  3rd round  4 matches   8 matches
Oct 15  Friday  Quarterfinal  4 matches
(inclusive of 1 doubles semifinal)           1 match
Oct 16  Saturday  Semifinal  3 matches   None
Oct 17  Sunday  Final           2 matches   None

Note: schedule subjects to change.

Source:english.eastday.com