The 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters men’s singles draw ceremony was held in Jing’an
The competition officially kicked off, and Suhewan created a new urban cultural space
Quick Look
- The 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters men's singles draw ceremony was held on October 5 at the Vientiane Tiandi Tianhou Palace in Suhe Bay, Jing'an District, Shanghai.
- The matchups between Djokovic, Zhang Zhizhen and other players were announced, the tournament was officially launched, and an "official second site" cultural experience was created combined with urban space.
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Why It Matters
The Shanghai Rolex Masters is an important event in the tennis world. This year, through linkage with the urban space of Suhewan, the event release has been extended into an urban public cultural event.
China News Service, Shanghai, October 5 (Reporter Chen Jing) The men's singles draw ceremony for the 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters (hereinafter referred to as the Masters) was held on the 5th at the Vientiane Tiandi Tianhou Palace in Suhe Bay, Jing'an District, marking the official kickoff of this event.
On the 5th, player representatives arrived at the Suzhou River on a cruise ship painted with the "Second Live" theme. (Photo courtesy of Jing’an District Information Office)
Djokovic and Tiafoe are in the same district, Zverev and Rublev are in the same district; Zhang Zhizhen (wild card) will face Makhach in the first round, and Wu Yibing (wild card) will face the qualifiers.
This lottery ceremony is one of the core activities of the "Official Second Site" of the Masters (hereinafter referred to as the "Second Site"). Through the linkage with the Suhewan urban space and waterfront resources, and the in-depth integration of cultural, business, tourism and sports exhibitions, the organizer extended the release of the lottery form into an urban public cultural event, creating a strong atmosphere for the whole city to watch the game. Before the lottery ceremony began, the attending player representatives arrived at the Suzhou River on a cruise ship painted with the "Second Live" theme.
It is reported that as an exhibition space for a close understanding of the culture of the Masters, the "Top of Champions" honor display has been set up in the Queen's Palace. The Masters championship trophies from the four periods of 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013-2019, 2023-2025 were wonderfully unveiled. Djokovic and Sinner's drop-off sneakers and Zverev's drop-off racket were also on site.
The reporter saw that the lawn outside Thean Hou Temple was combined with the eaves of ancient buildings and the texture of the lanes to create light and shadow displays, and a Masters LOGO ring lighting device was created to create a diverse event experience that can be seen, photographed and stayed day and night. The Shenyuli area has built a tennis-themed alley, using player posters and tennis elements on the alley walls to integrate Shikumen life scenes and Masters Tournament culture. The Suhe Bay Vientiane World Overpass channel is packaged with the theme of the event, and the oversized "Afro" tennis-shaped doll and the "Lujiazui Three-piece Suit" in the distance are included in the same frame.
It is reported that the "Second Site" has also created a new urban cultural space at the former site of Fuxin Flour Mill at No. 423 Guangfu Road that integrates event display, cultural and creative consumption, technology experience, and Shanghai-style life. The highly popular IP "Scrabble Puppy" is also deeply linked with "Second Live", creating a unique scene where "Scrabble Puppy" talks to "Tennis Master".
It is reported that with the announcement of the lottery, the "second scene" will continue to release more excitement and maintain the continuous transmission of event popularity and consumption momentum.
Open Questions
- Who is the final winner of the event?
