2023 Shanghai Rolex Masters Draw: Asian Swing Returns with Carlos Alcaraz as Top Seed

2023 sees the return of the Asian Swing on the ATP Tour for the primary time since 2019, and the Shanghai Rolex Masters is the signature occasion.

The sector has expanded to a 96-player draw with Carlos Alcaraz as the highest seed after Novak Djokovic determined to skip the Asian Swing after his exploits on the US Open.

Daniil Medvedev heads in because the defending champion, hoping so as to add to the 4 hard-court titles he’s already collected this season.

You possibly can see the entire draw and match data beneath.

Match Data

Shanghai Masters 2023 Seeds

Carlos Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev
Holger Rune
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Andrey Rublev
Jannik Sinner
Taylor Fritz
Casper Ruud
Alexander Zverev
Frances Tiafoe
Alex de Minaur
Tommy Paul
Karen Khachanov
Félix Auger-Aliassime
Cameron Norrie
Hubert Hurkacz
Lorenzo Musetti
Grigor Dimitrov
Ben Shelton
Francisco Cerúndolo
Jan-Lennard Struff
Nicolás Jarry
Tallon Griekspoor
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Sebastián Báez
Sebastian Korda
Jiří Lehečka
Tomás Martín Etcheverry
Christopher Eubanks
Dan Evans
Adrian Mannarino
Ugo Humbert

2023 Shanghai Masters Draw

High Half

Backside Half

Printable .PDF draw.

Ideas on the Draw

First Quarter

Seeded Gamers: (1) Carlos Alcaraz, (7) Taylor Fritz, (10) Frances Tiafoe, (13) Karen Khachanov, (18) Grigor Dimitrov, (22) Nicolas Jarry, (27) Jiri Lehecka, (30) Dan Evans.

Carlos Alcaraz makes his debut in Shanghai as the highest seed and can kick off his marketing campaign towards Nuno Borges or Gregoire Barrerre after receiving a bye within the first spherical.

The Spaniard may run into Karen Khachanov, Grigor Dimitrov, and Dan Evans early doorways, however given his kind in Beijing, you’d make him a strong favorite to progress to the latter levels.

On the other finish of this quarter, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe are the main contenders to face Alcaraz within the quarterfinals, however Nicolas Jarry and Jiri Lehecka might also have a say.

Second Quarter

Seeded Gamers: (4) Stefanos Tsitsipas, (5) Andrey Rublev, (12) Tommy Paul, (15) Cameron Norrie, (21) Jan-Lennard Struff, (24) Alejandro Davidovick Fokina, (31) Adrian Mannarino, (32) Ugo Humbert.

Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas is on this quarter, and he will probably be determined to place some match wins collectively after having a comparatively poor yr up to now. Nevertheless, his loss in final week’s second spherical in Beijing doesn’t look promising.

The Greek may face Laslo Djere in his first match and Ugo Humber in spherical three, who’re greater than able to inflicting the upset.

The opposite facet of this quarter has Andrey Rublev because the fifth seed, however his part is difficult with Tommy Paul and Davidovich Fokina.

Third Quarter

Seeded Gamers: (3) Holger Rune, (8) Casper Ruud, (11) Alex de Minaur, (16) Hubert Hurkacz, (17) Lorenzo Musetti, (23) Tallon Griekspoor, (28) Tomas Martin Etcheverry, (29) Christopher Eubanks.

Casper Ruud received back-to-back matches on arduous courts for the primary time this season in Beijing, and he hopes to go one higher in Shanghai.

The Norwegian begins towards the tough Nishioka or Altmaier earlier than a possible third spherical towards Chris Eubanks. 

Speedy Gonzalez Alex de Minaur is within the part, too, together with Stan Wawrinka because the perennial darkish horse who hasn’t delivered his finest constantly these days regardless of his run in Umag, suggesting there may very well be extra to return.

Fellow Scandinavian Holger Rune is the third seed within the different part, however he’s had a tough experience of late, and his file on outside arduous courts isn’t that spectacular, so that you’d most likely again Hurkacz to make the quarters.

Fourth Quarter

Seeded Gamers: (2) Daniil Medvedev, (6) Jannik Sinner, (9) Alexander Zverev, (15) Felix Auger-Aliassime, (19) Ben Shelton , (20 Francisco Cerundolo, (25) Sebastian Baez, (26) Sebastian Korda

Daniil Medvedev is the 2nd seed and has a fairly tough path ought to he efficiently defend his title. The Russian probably faces Cristian Garin within the opening match, which needs to be simple sufficient.

A 3rd spherical towards Seb Korda, who’s within the ultimate in Astana, is his first hurdle. Felix Auger Aliassime is seeded to fulfill him within the fourth spherical, however that doesn’t appear too probably, given Felix’s woeful kind.

Within the different part, Jannik Sinner is the highest seed. This part additionally contains Ben Shelton, Andy Murray and Sebastian Baez. Nonetheless, it would most definitely come right down to the Italian and the resurgent Alexander Zverev for a spot within the quarterfinals.

What do you consider the draw? Are you excited in regards to the return of Shanghai after its four-year Hiatus?