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Shanghai Masters 2026
Frances Tiafoe
USA · Right-handed · “Big Foe”
Latest
Won — R2 Shanghai
Next
Shanghai — v Davidovich Fokina
Ranking
World No. 8 · ATP
Latest: Frances Tiafoe beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters as the No. 7 seed. Next: the Shanghai Masters (7 to 18 October), where Frances is the No. 7 seed. His third-round opponent is the No. 25 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who beat Jenson Brooksby 6-1, 6-3 in the second round; our tennis calendar has the full schedule.
What's next
Shanghai Masters
vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Third round · No. 7 seed
The Fixture
Next Tournament
| Event | Shanghai Masters 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 - 18 Oct 2026 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Category | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Entry | Main draw · No. 7 seed |
| Venue | Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai |
What's Next
Frances's Upcoming Schedule
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Masters | 7-18 Oct 2026 | Hard | Masters 1000 |
| Paris Masters | 31 Oct-8 Nov 2026 | Hard (i) | Masters 1000 |
| Nitto ATP Finals | 15-22 Nov 2026 | Hard (i) | Season Finale |
Form Guide
Frances's Recent Form
Frances's most recent results: Japan Open 2026 (Round of 16); US Open 2026 (Semi-final); Terra Wortmann Open, Halle 2026 (Champion).
| Japan Open 2026 | Round of 16lost to Arthur Fils 6-3, 7-5 |
|---|---|
| US Open 2026 | Semi-final |
| Terra Wortmann Open, Halle 2026 | Championdef. Taylor Fritz in an all-American final for his first grass-court title; first American to win Halle |
Ranking & Seeding
Frances's Ranking
Frances Tiafoe has a career-high ranking of No. 10 · ATP.
Live
How to Watch Frances Tiafoe Live
The Shanghai Masters is live on Sky Sports Tennis and NOW in the UK. Full broadcast details are in our how to watch tennis guide.
FAQ
Frances Tiafoe Next Match FAQs
When does Frances Tiafoe play next?
Frances Tiafoe beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters as the No. 7 seed and plays the No. 25 seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round.
What is Frances Tiafoe's current ranking?
Frances Tiafoe is currently World No. 8 · ATP.
Where can I watch Frances Tiafoe's next match?
The Shanghai Masters is live on Sky Sports Tennis and NOW in the UK. Full broadcast details are in our how to watch tennis guide.