This is how the ATP Shanghai 2025 will be, with Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic as favorites

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 28 Sep 2025 | 21.45

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Less than two months remain until the end of the season, and the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 stands as one of the most important tournaments yet to be played. It will be a new opportunity to see Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic in the same draw, as well as a crucial event for the fight for ATP Finals tickets. Let's review the schedule, timings, prize money, and much more.

Days of uncontrollable emotions, surprises, disappointments, and, ultimately, lots of tennis. That's what the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 will offer, taking place from October 1 to 12, with the compelling draw of having Novak Djokovic competing in a tournament that is not a Grand Slam, something increasingly rare. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are clear favorites, and everyone will aim to prevent a final between them, which does not seem easy.

- Schedule and Timings of ATP Shanghai 2025

As is the case with almost all tournaments of this category in the current calendar, Shanghai will feature 96 players in the final draw, with the top 32 in the world exempt from playing the first round, spanning 12 days of competition. Each round will be played over two days, with the favorites beginning on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4. From there, one day of competition and one day of rest, with alternate halves of the draw being played.

The semifinals will take place on Saturday, October 11, starting at 14:00 local time, which is 08:00 in Spain, while the grand final will be on Sunday, October 12, not before 16:30 local time, equivalent to 10:30 in Spain. The other days will start at 12:30 in the morning session (06:30 in Spain) and an evening session from 18:30 (12:30 in Spain).

- Seeded Players and When will the Drawing of the ATP Shanghai 2025 Draw Take Place

There are notable absences like Dimitrov, Draper, and Fils, causing a shift in the seeded players from the current ranking. It is worth reviewing the seeding order in detail to understand possible matchups among the best, knowing that Alcaraz and Sinner cannot meet before the final, whereas Djokovic would face one of them in hypothetical semifinals.

- When Will Carlos Alcaraz Play in ATP Shanghai 2025

The expected debut of the Spaniard in this edition of the Chinese tournament will occur either on Friday, October 3, or Saturday, October 4. Depending on this, the subsequent match days will be determined, always playing on different days than Sinner. Thus, if his debut is on Friday, he would play the third round on Sunday, the round of 16 on Tuesday, and quarters on Thursday, whereas if he debuts on Saturday, his competition days will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Both semifinals will be on Saturday, October 11.

- Prize Money and Ranking Points Awarded by ATP Shanghai 2025

A significant amount of money is at stake in the Shanghai tournament, with the total amount being $9,193,538, distributed based on the results achieved by each player. Equally important are the points allotted for the ATP ranking, considering the fierce battle to secure one of the remaining spots for the ATP Finals.

R1: $23,760 / 10 points
R2: $35,260 / 30 points
R3: $60,400 / 50 points
R4: $103,225 / 100 points
CF: $189,075 / 200 points
SF: $332,160 / 400 points
F: $597,890 / 650 points
W: $1,124,360 / 1,000 points

- Favorites for the Title at ATP Shanghai 2025

It would be foolish to question the clear favoritism of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to win the event in China. Many fans dream of witnessing a new final between the Spaniard and the Italian, but high-level players will be looking to thwart that idea. The most prominent among them is undoubtedly Novak Djokovic. There is a lot of curiosity about how the Serbian legend will approach this event, following the positive showings in this year's Grand Slams.

Taylor Fritz comes in good form, Ben Shelton aims to regain his best level, Alexander Zverev needs confidence, and hopes are high to see a competitive Daniil Medvedev. Additionally, names like Ruud, Musetti, De Miñaur, Rune, or Auger-Aliassime will strive to be in the spotlight.

- Where to Watch Carlos Alcaraz Live in ATP Shanghai 2025

The matches of Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 can be watched live in Spain via Movistar+, on channel 7 or #Vamos, or on one of the Deportes+ package channels. Furthermore, through the TennisTV platform, viewers can watch from any device globally, while in Latin America, the coverage will be on ESPN and Star+.

You can watch Carlos Alcaraz's matches in the ATP Shanghai 2025 live through Bet365. Simply register on the platform and make a minimum first deposit of €5. Once done, live streaming will activate automatically, without needing to place any bets. You can follow the match on your mobile, tablet, or PC, accessing the "Live" section where all available matches are listed.

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