The 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters draw ceremony was held, and the event officially kicked off
The draw ceremony was held at the Vientiane Tiandi Tianhou Palace in Suhewan, Jing'an District. The matchups of Djokovic, Zverev and other famous players were announced.
Quick Look
- The 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters men’s singles draw ceremony was held in Jing’an District, Shanghai, marking the opening of the event.
- The draws for Djokovic, Zverev and other famous players were announced, and Chinese players Zhang Zhizhen and Wu Yibing participated.
- This event was combined with the urban space of Suhewan to create an "official second site" to promote event culture.
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Why It Matters
The Shanghai Rolex Masters is an important event in the tennis world. This event deeply integrates the event with the urban cultural space through the "official second site" mode.
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.
Serbian star Djokovic and American player Tiafoe are in the same zone; the tournament's top seed, German player Zverev, is in the same zone as Russian player Rublev; Chinese wild card player Zhang Zhizhen faced Czech Makhach in the first round, and Chinese wild card player Wu Yibing faced 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 Suhewan urban space and waterfront resources, and the in-depth integration of cultural, business, tourism and sports exhibitions, the organizer has 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.
On October 5, during the 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters, a tennis-themed alley was built in the Shenyuli area, using player posters and tennis elements on the walls of the alley to integrate Shikumen life scenes and the culture of the Masters. (Photo courtesy of Jing’an District Information Office)
It is reported that as an exhibition space for a close understanding of the culture of the Masters, the "Top of Champions" honor display is set up in the Queen's Palace. Masters championship trophies from multiple periods are on display. Djokovic and Sinner's falling sneakers and Zverev's falling racket are also on site.
On October 5, before the draw ceremony of the 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters, the attending 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)
The "Second Site" is also creating a new urban cultural space at the former site of Fuxin Flour Mill that integrates event display, cultural and creative consumption, technology experience, and Shanghai-style life. With the announcement of the draw, the "Second Live" will continue to release more excitement and maintain the continuous transmission of event popularity and consumption momentum.
Open Questions
- Who is Chinese player Wu Yibing's opponent in the first round?
- What is the specific ticketing situation during the event?
