Overview

• On August 10, the Rolex Shanghai Masters officially announced Federer will play the Roger Federer & Friends celebrity doubles match on October 10 at Qizhong Stadium.
• The exhibition marks one of Federer’s first competitive court outings since he retired at the 2022 Laver Cup.
• Federer claimed Shanghai Masters singles titles in 2014 and 2017 and holds a 23–6 record across eight tournament visits.
• Organizers have not disclosed his doubles partner lineup or any affiliated charities, leaving those details pending.
• Federer’s role as a Rolex ambassador bolsters the exhibition’s promotional appeal and reinforces his enduring connection to the tournament.