Shanghai pulls out all the stops

Masters showcase blends competition and entertainment to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience

With sports entertainment embraced by Chinese as a way of life, the Shanghai Rolex Masters offers fans an annual smorgasbord of top-flight tennis and carnival activities to savor.

On Oct 6, the day before the main draw begins at the Qizhong Tennis Center, Asia's only Association of Tennis Professionals 1000 tournament will mark its 10th anniversary by staging a wide range of tennis-themed entertainment, including an on-site gourmet fair and interactive activities with star players.