Players to watch at 2015 Shanghai Rolex Masters

Sharapova blows away Li to make China Open final

2012-10-06 20:58

World No. 2 Maria Sharapova took eight games in a row to cruise past home favourite Li Na 6-4, 6-0 in the semifinals at China Open here on Saturday.

Tsonga reaches final of China Open

2012-10-06 16:30

World No.7 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga eased into the final of China Open for the first time after Spain's Feliciano Lopez retired from the semi-finals on Saturday.

Shanghai tightens security after Federer death threat

2012-10-06 07:25

Shanghai Masters organisers have increased security for the tournament starting on Saturday after an online threat to decapitate world number one Roger Federer, the Shanghai Youth Daily newspaper reported on Friday.

Li Na books final berth at WTA Championships

2012-10-05 19:41

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Friday that China's Li Na has secured the eighth and final singles berth at this year's WTA Championships, which will be staged in Istanbul, Turkey, from October 23-28.

Zheng Ze beaten by Mayer at China Open

2012-10-05 17:20

China's rising star Zhang Ze missed the opportunity to continue his dark horse run at China Open when he was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by Germany's Florian Mayer in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Li Na comes back to beat Peng Shuai for last eight

2012-10-05 07:39

Home favorite Li Na came from one set down to defeat compatriot Peng Shuai 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) in a marathon battle which lasted two hours and 27 minutes, entering into the quarterfinals at the China Open on Thursday.

Nadal taking it slowly but surely

2012-10-05 07:26

Rafa Nadal's steady recuperation from a knee injury is proceeding according to plan and he is not going to rush back before it has healed properly, the world No 4 said.

Historic day for Zhang

2012-10-05 07:26

It wasn't just lip service when Zhang Ze said he would crack the top 100.

Fancy gowns, fluffy pillows and a fierce desire to win

2012-10-05 07:26

Editor's note: During the China Open, China Daily will collaborate with the WTA to bring you columns from various women's players in an effort to provide insight into life on the tour.

China's Zhang Ze makes history at China Open

2012-10-04 21:06

World No. 165 Zhang Ze of China had a history-making 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Richard Gasquet of France in men's singles second round at China Open here on Thursday, becoming the first Chinese player to advance into the third round in any ATP tournament.