Finally, this week's tournaments are back to a normal schedule - a Monday start (it's China time zone) and the ATP Shanghai Masters 1000 going into its 2nd week. All tournaments this week will finish on Oct. 15.
Congratulations to the WTA Beijing Masters 1000 winners this week:
Singles: Iga Swiatek d. Liudmila Samsonova
Doubles: M. Bouzkova/S. Sorribes Tormo d. H-C Chan/G. Olmos
Hartt shares an important reminder about Peng Shuai:
With the return of the WTA to China we are reminded of Peng Shuai. In November 2021 she accused Zhang Gaoli, a retired Chinese Vice-Premier, of sexual assault. Since then, outside of what appeared to be staged situations, she has disappeared from public view. We hope that reports that she is safe and living with her family in Beijing are accurate.
Peng is now officially retired from tennis, but she had a wonderful career. She won the doubles trophies in Wimbledon (2013) and Roland Garros (2014) with partner Hsieh Su-wei. In singles she reached a career high ranking of No. 14. Another highlight was winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in 2010.
The reality is that China, having suspended tournaments during the Covid pandemic, has allowed them to resume, and both the WTA and the ATP are back. But it is important that we do not forget Peng Shuai.~ Shirley
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ROLEX SHANGHAI MASTERS 1000
Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Shanghai, China
Oct. 4-15, 2023
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| The Intercontinental Shanghai - China's first underwater quarry hotel |
Surface: hard
Draws: Singles 96, Doubles 32
This is the 12th edition of the tournament, last held in 2019 when Daniil Medvedev defeated Alexander Zverev.
This year the tournament was expanded to 12 days with a 96-player draw for singles.
This year Roger Federer, who won the tournament twice, will be a celebrated guest. He is named “Icon Athlete of the Rolex Masters.”
The top 20 seeded players (of 32): Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Alex de Minaur, Tommy Paul, Karen Khachanov, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Cameron Norrie, Hubert Hurkacz, Lorenzo Musetti, Grigor Dimitrov, Ben Shelton, Francisco Cerundolo
Wildcard left: Diego Schwartzman
ZHENGZHOU OPEN WTA 500
Zhongyuan Tennis Training Base Management Center
Zhengzhou, China
Oct. 9-15, 2023
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| Jiuhua Shan Mountain Peak - Zhengzhou |
Surface: Hard
Draws: Singles 28, Doubles 16
This is the 7th edition of the tournament.
It was last held in 2019 when Karolina Pliskova defeated Petra Martic.
Seeds (in order of seeding): Maria Sakkari, Ons Jabeur, Caroline Garcia, Barbora Krejcikova, Daria Kasatkina
The top 4 seeds receive a first-round bye.
Wildcards: Chinese players Guo Hanyu, Bai Zhuoxuan
Withdrawals: CoCo Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Karolina Muchova, Belinda Bencic, Jennifer Brady, Madison Keys, Marketa Vondrousova
HANA BANK KOREA OPEN WTA 250
Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center
Seoul, Korea
Oct. 9-15, 2023
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| Bongeunsa Temple - Seoul, South Korea |
Surface: Hard
Draws: Singles: 32, Doubles 16
This is the 19th edition of the tournament. It became a 250-level tourney in 2022.
Defending Champion: Ekaterina Alexandrova who defeated Jelena Ostapenko.
Seeds (in order of seeding): Jessica Pegula, Jelena Ostapenko, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Marie Bouzkova, Sofia Kenin, Alycia Parks, Arantxa Rus, Katie Boulter
Wildcards: Korean players Han Na-Lae. Back Da-yeon, plus Jessica Pegula
Withdrawals: There were 7 including Anna Kalinskaya, Diane Perry, Wang Yafan.
PRUDENTIAL HONG KONG OPEN WTA 250
Victoria Park Tennis Center
Hong Kong, China
Oct. 9-15, 2023
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| Hong Kong |
Surface: Hard
Draws: Singles 32, Doubles 16
The tournament was last held in 2018. It was cancelled in 2019 because of the Hong Kong protests that year.
2018 Champion: Dayana Yastremska who defeated Wang Qiang.
Seeds (in order of seeding): Victoria Azarenka, Beatriz Haddad Maia, Elise Mertens, Wang Xinyu, Sloane Stephens, Anna Blinkova, Martina Trevisan, Linda Noskova
Wildcards: All are players from Hong Kong – Chong Eudice, Wong Hong Yi Cody, Wu Ho Ching
Withdrawal: Anastasia Potapova
Thank you Hartt☝
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