Roger Federer gearing up at the 2025 Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer is gearing up for a memorable comeback at the 2025 Shanghai Masters. On August 10, he revealed he will play in the “Roger & Friends” celebrity doubles event on October 10 at Qizhong Stadium. This will be his first time competing in Shanghai since his 2017 victory, where he won his second singles title at the tournament.

The exhibition promises an exciting mix of participants, featuring Chinese tennis standout Zhang Zhizhen, Olympic table tennis gold medalist Fan Zhendong, legendary retired table tennis player Wang Liqin, and popular



singer Eason Chan.

In a promotional video Federer said, “Hello, this is Roger, and I am really happy to be returning to Qizhong Stadium in Shanghai for the Rolex Shanghai Masters.”

“Shanghai has always been a special place for me, with great fans, unforgettable memories, and a real love for the game,” Federer added.

Looking ahead, the Shanghai Masters is set to run from October 1 to October 12. Jannik Sinner is the reigning champion after defeating Novak Djokovic 7–6 (4), 6–3 in last year’s final.