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Roger Federer to Headline Celebrity Doubles Match at 2025 Shanghai Masters

Federer returns to Qizhong Stadium on October 10 for a celebrity doubles match featuring two athletes named Zheng Jie plus Donnie Yen with charity plans still unannounced

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Roger Federer (SUI) playing against Richard Gasquet (FRA) in the second round of the Gentlemen's Singles on Centre Court at The Championships 2021. Held at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 4 Thursday 01/07/2021. Credit: AELTC/Ben Solomon
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Overview

  • The match is scheduled for October 10, aligning with the Rolex Shanghai Masters that kicks off on September 29 at Qizhong Stadium.
  • Federer will partner with tennis player Zheng Jie, footballer Zheng Jie and actor Donnie Yen in the celebrity doubles exhibition.
  • This event marks one of Federer’s few on-court appearances since his 2022 retirement, following a 2024 practice session with Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai.
  • Federer captured Shanghai Masters titles in 2014 and 2017 and was runner-up in 2010, highlighting his enduring legacy at Qizhong Stadium.
  • His participation provides a significant boost for organisers given his rare post-retirement events and deep ties to the city.