Overview

• Rolex Shanghai Masters announced the “Roger & Friends celebrity doubles match” for October 10 at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena during its October 1–12 schedule.
• Roger Federer will team up with actor Donnie Yen alongside football star Wu Lei and former pro Jie Zheng in a non-competitive doubles format.
• Organizers emphasize that the appearance is an exhibition rather than a return to professional competition following Federer's 2022 retirement.
• This marks Federer’s second Shanghai exhibition since 2024 and highlights his historic ties to the city where he claimed titles in 2014 and 2017.
• Event promoters anticipate strong fan interest, a boost to local tourism and enhanced promotion of tennis in the Chinese market.