World's top players savor Shanghai

Masters tournament offers much more than prize money and ranking points

The Rolex Shanghai Masters is turning the season's grueling final stretch into a memorable showcase for the world's best players.

From Novak Djokovic's impromptu writing of Chinese characters to Roger Federer's city tour with family members, the year's penultimate ATP Masters 1000 event serves up a unique destination where cultural experiences are proving as attractive as the prize money and ranking points.