Shanghai Rolex Masters announces star-studded 2026 lineup

The player lineup for the 2026 Shanghai Rolex Masters has been officially announced. Scheduled to take place from October 5 to 18, the tournament will feature top-tier talent, including Grand Slam champions Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Carlos Alcaraz.

The men's singles draw consists of 96 slots. Players ranked in the top 78 will automatically enter the main draw, with the top 32 seeds receiving byes to the second round. Other spots are allocated through wildcards, special exemptions, and qualifying rounds.

The event serves as a critical battleground for the year-end number one ranking, particularly between Sinner and Zverev. The tournament also highlights a mix of established champions like Medvedev and Tsitsipas, alongside rising stars such as Holger Rune and several players making their Shanghai debut.