Rolex Shanghai Masters and Wuhan Open 2025: Daily Schedule of Play for Monday October 6
LINK: Shanghai Schedule of Play | WTA Wuhan 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
11:00 AM – Qualifying Round 1 matches across outer courts
12:00 PM – Featured match on Center Court
Afternoon – More qualifying matches to decide entry into main draw
Day 3 – Wednesday, October 1
Main Draw Begins
11:00 AM – Final qualifying matches
1:00 PM – Doubles qualifying begins
Evening – Main draw ceremony announced
Day 4 – Thursday, October 2
Main Draw, First Round
11:00 AM – Singles first round begins
1:30 PM – Doubles main draw matches
6:00 PM – Night session feature match
Day 5 – Friday, October 3
First Round Action Continues
11:00 AM – Singles first round play across multiple courts
2:00 PM – Doubles first round
7:00 PM – Featured prime-time match on Center Court
Day 6 – Saturday, October 4
Completion of First Round
12:00 PM – Singles final first-round matches
2:00 PM – Top doubles teams debut
6:30 PM – Star-studded night session
Day 7 – Sunday, October 5
Second Round Begins
11:00 AM – Singles Round of 64
1:00 PM – Doubles continues
Evening – Headline singles clash
Day 8 – Monday, October 6
Second Round Continues
11:00 AM – Singles Round of 64
Afternoon – Doubles second round
Evening – Top seeds debut under lights
Day 9 – Tuesday, October 7
Round of 32
12:00 PM – Singles Round of 32
2:00 PM – Doubles Round of 16
7:00 PM – Featured ATP Top 10 player match
Day 10 – Wednesday, October 8
Round of 16
11:00 AM – Singles Round of 16 begins
Afternoon – Doubles quarterfinals start
Evening – Showpiece matches on Center Court
Day 11 – Thursday, October 9
Quarterfinals
1:00 PM – Singles quarterfinals (two day matches)
6:30 PM – Singles quarterfinals (two night matches)
Evening – Doubles semifinals
Day 12 – Friday, October 10
Quarterfinals Continues
2:00 PM – Singles Quarterfinal
4:00 PM – Singles Quarterfinal
Evening – Doubles final
Day 13 – Saturday, October 11
Semifinals Day
1:00 PM – Semifinals final (best-of-three sets)
Trophy ceremony immediately following match
Day 14 – Sunay, October 12
Finals Day
1:00 PM – Singles final (best-of-three sets)
Trophy ceremony immediately following match
Wuhan Open 2025: Daily Schedule of Play & Key Players
The 2025 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open returns October 6–12, 2025, at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre in Wuhan, China, drawing an elite field in this WTA 1000 event. Leading the entry list are defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, rising star Coco Gauff, and breakthrough finalist Amanda Anisimova.
Also in contention are Mirra Andreeva, Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka, and home favorite Zheng Qinwen. This star-studded list sets up high expectations for compelling matchups across singles and doubles as the Asian hard-court swing reaches its climax.
Proposed Daily Schedule of Play
Day
Date
Match Rounds
Notes / Format
Day 1
Monday, Oct 6
First Round (Singles) + Opening Doubles Matches
All first-round singles matches (with byes for top seeds) and early doubles action
Day 2
Tuesday, Oct 7
Second Round (Singles) + Doubles Round 1 & Round 2
Round of 32 in singles; first and second rounds in doubles
Day 3
Wednesday, Oct 8
Third Round (Singles) + Doubles Quarterfinals
Singles Round of 16; doubles move into quarterfinals
Day 4
Thursday, Oct 9
Quarterfinals (Singles) + Doubles Semifinals
Singles quarters, doubles semis
Day 5
Friday, Oct 10
Singles Semifinals + Doubles Final
Two singles semis plus the doubles championship match
Day 6
Saturday, Oct 11
Buffer / Rain Day / Exhibition / Media
Often reserved for scheduling flexibility or special events
Day 7
Sunday, Oct 12
Singles Final
Tournament final, typically in prime evening slot
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