SHANGHAI/STARNBERG, September 8, 2024
Sho Shimabukuro has clinched the title of the Road To The Rolex Shanghai Masters ATP Challenger Tour 100 hard-court tournament in Shanghai. The 27-year-old Japanese defeated No. 9 seed Yu Hsiou Hsu of Chinese Taipei 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday’s singles final.
Shimabukuro battled his way into the championship match with wins in the bottom half of the draw over Yan Bai from China, second-seeded Frenchman Terence Atmane, Czech alternate Dalibor Svrcina and No. 4 seed Coleman Wong from Hongkong.
All smiles in Shanghai 😁
Title No. 3⃣ for Sho Shimabukuro on the Challenger Tour, defeating Yu Hsiou Hsu 6-4, 6-4! 💪#ATPChallenger pic.twitter.com/sUwoVddABh
— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) September 8, 2024
By winning his third ATP Challenger Tour career title, his first of the season, the World No. 239 earned $18,230 in prize money as well as 100 ATP Ranking points.
The Road To The Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament offered a total prize money of $133,250 and took place at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China. The country’s largest city is a global financial hub and a major port. Located on the central coast, it has a population of around 25 million people, making it one of the most populous cities in the world.
Known for its striking skyline, including the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai blends modern skyscrapers with historic landmarks such as the Bund. The city is a major cultural, commercial, and transportation center, reflecting China’s rapid urban development and its pivotal role in the global economy.
