Shanghai Masters
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is the richest event of the Asian swing and one of the largest tournaments outside the four majors, with 96 players in the singles draw sharing a pool of over nine million dollars.
Shanghai Masters Prize Money
| Edition | Total pool |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,196,000 |
| 2026 | $9,415,725 |
The 2026 pool is $9,415,725, up from $9,196,000 in 2025. The singles champion receives $1,151,380 and 1,000 ranking points.
2026 Singles Prize Money by Round
| Round reached | Prize money | Ranking points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | $1,151,380 | 1,000 |
| Runner-up | $612,340 | 650 |
| Semi-finals | $340,190 | 400 |
| Quarter-finals | $193,645 | 200 |
| Round of 16 | $105,720 | 100 |
| Third round | $61,865 | 50 |
| Second round | $36,110 | 30 |
| First round | $24,335 | 10 |
Figures are from the official draw sheet published on 5 October 2026. The 32 seeds have first-round byes.
Why the 96-Player Draw Matters
Most Masters 1000 events run a 56-player draw. Shanghai runs 96, which means the pool is spread across more players and more rounds. In practice that makes the early-round money meaningful for players outside the top 50, for whom a Shanghai main-draw appearance can be worth more than winning a Challenger.
Ranking Points
The singles champion earns 1,000 ranking points, the standard Masters 1000 award. Coming in October, those points arrive when the ATP Race to Turin is at its tightest, which is why the leading players rarely skip it.
The 2025 Outlier
Valentin Vacherot won the 2025 title having arrived as a qualifier ranked No. 204. The prize cheque was transformative in a way it would not be for an established player, and it lifted him from outside the top 200 to No. 40 in a fortnight.
How It Compares
Shanghai sits alongside the other autumn Masters events and behind the majors. The Paris Masters closes the Masters 1000 season a few weeks later, and the ATP Finals pays a single player more for a perfect week than any tournament in the sport.
FAQ
Shanghai Masters FAQs
How much prize money does the Shanghai Masters pay?
The 2026 pool is $9,415,725, and the singles champion receives $1,151,380 and 1,000 ranking points. The 2025 pool was $9,196,000.
How many ranking points does the Shanghai champion get?
One thousand, the standard award at ATP Masters 1000 level.
Why is the Shanghai draw bigger than other Masters events?
Shanghai uses a 96-player singles draw rather than the usual 56, which is why it runs across nearly two weeks.
What did Valentin Vacherot earn in 2025?
He took the champion’s cheque as a qualifier ranked No. 204, and the ranking points lifted him to No. 40.
More Coverage
See our Shanghai preview, betting tips, list of champions and how to watch guide. Full coverage sits on our Shanghai Masters hub, every event we follow is in the tournaments index, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar. Every score as the draw plays out is on our Shanghai Masters results page.