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$1.15m For The Champion: Shanghai Masters Prize Money
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters will offer a total prize pool of US$9,415,725, with the singles champion set to earn $1,151,380 and the winning doubles team taking home $468,200.
The ATP Masters 1000 tournament will be played at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center from October 7 to October 18, with several of the world's leading players set to compete in Shanghai.
Here is the complete Shanghai Masters 2026 prize-money breakdown for singles and doubles, along with the PIF ATP Rankings points available at each stage.
Shanghai Masters 2026 prize money and ranking points
The singles champion will receive $1,151,380 and 1,000 ATP ranking points. The runner-up will earn $612,340 and 650 points.
Players who reach the semi-finals will collect $340,190, while quarter-finalists will receive $193,645.
2026 Shanghai Masters singles prize money
| Round | ATP points | Prize money |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1,000 | $1,151,380 |
| Finalist | 650 | $612,340 |
| Semi-finalist | 400 | $340,190 |
| Quarter-finalist | 200 | $193,645 |
| Round of 16 | 100 | $105,720 |
| Round of 32 | 50 | $61,865 |
| Second round | 30 | $36,110 |
| First round | 10 | $23,760 |
Shanghai Masters 2026 doubles prize money
The winning doubles team will split $468,200, with the champions also earning 1,000 ATP ranking points.
The runners-up will receive $247,870 per team, while semi-finalists are guaranteed $133,110.
2026 Shanghai Masters doubles prize money
| Round | ATP points | Prize money per team |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1,000 | $468,200 |
| Finalist | 600 | $247,870 |
| Semi-finalist | 360 | $133,110 |
| Quarter-finalist | 180 | $66,570 |
| Second round | 90 | $35,700 |
| First round | 0 | $19,510 |
When is the Shanghai Masters 2026?
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters will take place from October 7 to October 18 at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
The hard-court Masters 1000 tournament was established in 2009, with Michael A. Lueveno serving as tournament director.
Qualifying is scheduled for October 5 and 6, followed by the main draw from October 7.
The singles final is scheduled for October 18, alongside the doubles final.
Who is playing at the Shanghai Masters 2026?
The 2026 field is set to feature several of the biggest names in men's tennis.
Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, defending champion Valentin Vacherot, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev and Flavio Cobolli are among the players listed for the tournament.
Home hopes include Buyunchaokete, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen.
The main draw is scheduled to be made on October 5 at 10:30am local time in China.
Who won the Shanghai Masters in 2025?
Valentin Vacherot won the 2025 Shanghai Masters after defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the singles final.
Vacherot entered the tournament ranked No. 204 in the world and became the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in history with his victory.
In doubles, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz won the title after defeating Andre Goransson and Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-4 in the final.
Vacherot returns to Shanghai in 2026 as the defending singles champion.
Shanghai Masters: Tournament records
Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Shanghai Masters singles titles, having won the tournament four times.
| Record | Player |
|---|---|
| Most singles titles | Novak Djokovic - 4 |
| Oldest champion | Roger Federer - 36, 2017 |
| Youngest champion | Jannik Sinner - 23, 2024 |
| Highest-ranked champion | Novak Djokovic (2015), Jannik Sinner (2024) - No. 1 |
| Lowest-ranked champion | Valentin Vacherot - No. 204, 2025 |
| Most match wins | Novak Djokovic - 43 |
| Last home champion | None |
How much does the Shanghai Masters 2026 winner get?
The Shanghai Masters 2026 singles winner will earn $1,151,380 and 1,000 ATP ranking points.
The doubles champions will receive $468,200 per team and 1,000 ranking points.
The total prize money for the 2026 tournament is $9,415,725.
Story first published: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 15:20 [IST]
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