The Shanghai Masters draw was made on Monday 5 October and set the bracket for one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year, and the last of the Asian swing. The Rolex Shanghai Masters is played at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena from 7 to 18 October. The draw consists of 96 players in the singles draw and leads to the final on Sunday, the 18th, where the winner is crowned. Below, on this page, you can find the confirmed top seeds, an explanation of how byes work, and an introduction to wild cards and qualifier slots. In...

Totals betting in tennis is about how long a match runs, not who wins it. Instead of picking a player, you predict whether the number of games or sets will finish above or below a line set by the bookmaker. This makes totals markets useful when two players look evenly matched, or when you expect a one-sided match but are unsure of the winner. Surface, serving strength and match format all shape how many games are played. This glossary explains the six most common totals terms with simple tennis examples. When you are ready to see these markets on live fixtures,...

The China Open is a headline stop in the Asian hard-court swing, taking place in autumn, soon after the US Open. For 2026, the tournament runs from 30 September until 6 October for men and 11 October for women. That difference is because it’s an ATP 500 and a WTA 1000 event, held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing. This page will bring together the China Open schedule, explain the daily order of play, and host the main tournament information and UK viewing details, all in one place. You can also follow the action and find markets on the...

Tennis players use different equipment during matches and training sessions. This includes racquets, balls, shoes, strings, grips, and training tools. This guide explains common tennis equipment terms with clear definitions and practical examples.   Tennis Racquet A tennis racquet is the main piece of equipment used to hit the ball. It has a frame, handle, and stringed hitting surface. Practical example: Two racquets may look similar but have different weights, head sizes, and string patterns. These features can change how the racquet feels during play.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbTdqUEZ6Ml9HckFXTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDczJTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ==   Tennis Ball A tennis ball is the felt-covered ball used during a tennis match. Competition balls must meet specific standards...