Shanghai Masters: Start date, past winners, history & more

The 14th edition of the Shanghai Masters takes place in October and a star-studded field will be battling for glory at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena.

Italy's Jannik Sinner won this event last year, beating the legendary Novak Djokovic in the final.

Shanghai Masters Dates

The Shanghai Masters will take place between the 1st October and 12th October 2025.

Shanghai Masters Venue

The Shanghai Masters will be played on the outdoor hard courts at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Ma Qiao Town in southwest Shanghai, the Minhang District.

Built in 2003 and opened in 2005, this stadium was specially created to host the ATP World Tour Finals between 2005 and 2008 and it has staged the Shanghai Masters since 2009.

Shanghai Masters History

The Shanghai Masters is one of the nine ATP Tour Masters 1000 events, and is the only one not played in Europe or North America.

The inaugural edition took place in 2009 when Nikolay Davydenko overcame Rafael Nadal.

Shanghai Masters Past Winners

As mentioned, Davydenko won the first tournament 15 years ago when beating Nadal, who also lost in the 2017 final and has never won this event.

Serbian ace Djokovic defeated Borna Coric in 2018 to land a record fourth title, adding to his successes from 2012, 2013 and 2015.

Britain's Andy Murray is a three-time winner, going back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 before coming out on top again in 2016.

Switzerland's Roger Federer is the only other multiple champion, lifting the trophy in 2014 and 2017, while Davydenko, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz and Jannik Sinner have each triumphed once.