Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025: Daily Schedule of Play for Thursday October 2
LINK: Shanghai Schedule of Play | WTA China Open Schedule
The Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025 is set to deliver twelve unforgettable days of world-class tennis from September 29– October 12 at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. As the only ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Asia, Shanghai consistently attracts the sport’s biggest names. This year’s field is expected to include Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Alexander Zverev, alongside rising stars and doubles specialists aiming to leave their mark on one of the tour’s most prestigious events. With ranking points, millions in prize money, and year-end ATP Finals qualification at stake, each day’s schedule promises high drama and must-watch matchups.
Recent Japan Open winner Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the event to recover from an ankle injury.
Day 1/Day 2 – Monday/Tuesday, September 29-30
Qualifying Rounds Begin
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11:00 AM – Qualifying Round 1 matches across outer courts
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12:00 PM – Featured match on Center Court
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Afternoon – More qualifying matches to decide entry into main draw
Day 3 – Wednesday, October 1
Main Draw Begins
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11:00 AM – Final qualifying matches
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1:00 PM – Doubles qualifying begins
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Evening – Main draw ceremony announced
Day 4 – Thursday, October 2
Main Draw, First Round
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11:00 AM – Singles first round begins
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1:30 PM – Doubles main draw matches
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6:00 PM – Night session feature match
Day 5 – Friday, October 3
First Round Action Continues
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11:00 AM – Singles first round play across multiple courts
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2:00 PM – Doubles first round
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7:00 PM – Featured prime-time match on Center Court
Day 6 – Saturday, October 4
Completion of First Round
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12:00 PM – Singles final first-round matches
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2:00 PM – Top doubles teams debut
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6:30 PM – Star-studded night session
Day 7 – Sunday, October 5
Second Round Begins
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11:00 AM – Singles Round of 64
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1:00 PM – Doubles continues
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Evening – Headline singles clash
Day 8 – Monday, October 6
Second Round Continues
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11:00 AM – Singles Round of 64
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Afternoon – Doubles second round
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Evening – Top seeds debut under lights
Day 9 – Tuesday, October 7
Round of 32
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12:00 PM – Singles Round of 32
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2:00 PM – Doubles Round of 16
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7:00 PM – Featured ATP Top 10 player match
Day 10 – Wednesday, October 8
Round of 16
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11:00 AM – Singles Round of 16 begins
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Afternoon – Doubles quarterfinals start
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Evening – Showpiece matches on Center Court
Day 11 – Thursday, October 9
Quarterfinals
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1:00 PM – Singles quarterfinals (two day matches)
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6:30 PM – Singles quarterfinals (two night matches)
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Evening – Doubles semifinals
Day 12 – Friday, October 10
Quarterfinals Continues
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2:00 PM – Singles Quarterfinal
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4:00 PM – Singles Quarterfinal
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Evening – Doubles final
Day 13 – Saturday, October 11
Semifinals Day
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1:00 PM – Semifinals final (best-of-three sets)
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Trophy ceremony immediately following match
Day 14 – Sunay, October 12
Finals Day
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1:00 PM – Singles final (best-of-three sets)
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Trophy ceremony immediately following match
WTA China Open (Sept 27 – Oct 5, 2025)
Saturday to Monday (Sept 27–29): Opening Rounds (R64)
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Matches begin midday, with full-card scheduling into evening.
Tuesday–Wednesday (Sept 30–Oct 1): Round of 32 & Round of 16
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Expanded coverage across main and secondary courts throughout the day.
Thursday–Friday (Oct 2–3): Quarterfinals
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Two sessions per day—afternoon and prime-time evening.
Saturday (Oct 4): Semifinals
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Early semifinal around 1:00–2:00 PM
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Second semifinal between 4:00–5:00 PM
Sunday (Oct 5): Finals Day
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Afternoon slot (approx. 3:00 PM) for the Singles Final
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Doubles Final either earlier in the day or immediately after singles, depending on broadcast considerations
