Tennis Masters Cup was born on199965438+February 9th. On this day, the Four Grand Slam Competition Committee, ITF (International Tennis Federation) and ATP (Men's Professional Tennis Association) announced that the ATP year-end finals and men's Grand Slam Cup would not continue, and they would be replaced by a new competition-men's professional competition owned by three organizations.
The new Tennis Masters Cup means a new cooperative relationship between all parties in the tennis world, and a tennis Masters Cup management entity with decision-making power is also established.
The Tennis Masters Cup brings together eight tennis players from all over the world, competing for the total prize of 4.45 million US dollars and the highest honor of being the first in men's professional tennis at the end of the year, presenting the strongest visual shock to tennis audiences around the world.
Tennis Masters Cup, as the final of men's professional tennis tour, is the highest level of tennis competition. Every year, from 65438+ 10/month 1, male professional players get points from the four Grand Slams, the Nine Masters Series and the Five ATP Tours with the best personal performance. It is not until Monday after the last ATP Tour every year that the top seven ATP champions are eligible to enter the Tennis Masters Cup, and the eighth place is reserved for the top 20 players, one of the four Grand Slam champions of that year, or, therefore, the Masters Cup is a real event, winning the championship in the Masters, representing the highest competitive level in the tennis world today.
The Masters Cup finals are held in turn in major cities around the world. Shanghai was fortunate to host the 2002 Masters Cup, which became one of the most successful events in history, won unanimous praise from ATP and players, and also set off a tennis craze in Shanghai.
Looking back at the 2002 Shanghai Masters Cup, the "Eight Kings" of tennis gathered on the beach and launched a soul-stirring battle for the China audience: Leighton Hewitt, andre agassi, marat safin, juan carlos ferrero, carlos moya, roger federer and Albert Costa. After fierce competition, Hewitt, the "Australian Hare", finally successfully defended his title.
In 2005, after three years, the Masters Cup returned to Shanghai. 165438+1On October 20th, nalbandian and Federer staged a thrilling championship battle, which stunned the audience. In the end, nalbandian staged a stunning reversal and defeated Federer to win the championship.
In March 2006, ATP and Shanghai Sports Bureau renewed the Masters Cup until 2008. Therefore, in the next three years, the Masters Cup will be held in Zhong Qi Tennis Center. Zhong Qi Tennis Center is located in maqiao town, Minhang District, southwest of Shanghai, about 27 kilometers away from the center of Shanghai. There are a main stadium and 18 outdoor tennis court in the competition area (of which 18 is a competition venue with stands, and the other eight are practice venues). The roof is a steel structure and can be opened. Its open mode is like the flowering process of Magnolia grandiflora in Shanghai, which is the first in the world. From165438+1October 12 to 19, the Masters Cup continued to write brilliantly, and both the lineup of participating players and the organization of the event reached its peak, bringing fans a shocking event experience.
At the beginning of 2007, ATP professional players have been struggling for a "ticket" to Shanghai, and the final players will be announced one by one with the progress of the schedule.
2002 Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
The ranking of singles players
Hewitt champion
Ferriero runner-up
Federer's top four
Moya semifinal
2005 Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
The ranking of singles players
Nalbandian champion
Federer runner-up
Gaodiao top four
David is in the top four.
The ranking of doubles players
Lourde/Santoro Champion
Pace/Zemondzic runner-up
Bob Brian/McBrian Semifinal
Black /Houriet special top four
2006 Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
The ranking of singles players
Federer champion
Black runner-up
Nadal semi-final
Nalbandian top four
David denko
The ranking of doubles players
Biorkman/Mirni champion
Knowles/Nestor runner-up
Dam/Perth Semifinal
Hanley/Houriet top four
2007 Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
The ranking of singles players
Federer champion
Ferrer runner-up
Nadal semi-final
Roddick semi-final
The ranking of doubles players
Knowles/Nestor champion
Aspirin/Noel runner-up
Hanley/Houriet top four
Dam/Perth Semifinal
Bioque Mann/Mirni
2006 Shanghai Masters Cup Competition
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Name: 2006 Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
Time: June 2006165438+1October 12 to June 19.
Venue: Tennis Center, Zhong Qi Forest Sports City, China.
Site type: indoor hard floor
Chinese official website: www.masters-cup.com.cn
Qualifications of players:
Competition system: the players are decided by the ATP championship. Every year from 65438+ 10/month 1, players get points from the best four Grand Slams, Nine Masters Series and five ATP Tour. It is not until Monday after the last ATP Tour every year that the top seven players in the ATP tournament are eligible to enter the Masters Cup, and the eighth place is reserved for the top 20 players, one of the four Grand Slam champions of that year. If all the grand slams,
Singles competition form:
The competition adopts the group competition single round robin system. Each athlete plays against other players in the group once to decide the top two in each group and enter the semi-finals. The two winners of the semi-final will enter the final and compete for the year-end championship.
All competitions except the final are based on the best of three games, and the final is based on the best of five games.
Double competition form: the same singles.
Singles players grouping method:
Divided into two groups, every four players are a group, eight seed players are determined by the score ranking of ATP tournament, the first seed player is divided into red group and the second seed player is in blue group. Seeds No.3 and No.4, No.5 and No.6, No.7 and No.8 will be drawn separately, and the first batch of seeds will be divided into red groups. Each player must play against three other players in the same group. The top two in each group advance to the semi-finals, cross-eliminated, and the winner enters the finals.
Doubles players are grouped in the same singles.
Total prize: $4.45 million.
Youth bonus: $50,000
Bonus for singles: $3.65 million.
Substitution: $50,000
Appearance fee: 90,000 dollars
Winner in the group competition: US$ 120000.
Semifinal prize: $370,000
Final prize: $700,000
Undefeated champion: $65,438 +0.52 million.
Doubles bonus: $750,000.
Substitution: $20,000
Appearance fee: 50,000 dollars
Winning in the group match: $65,438+05,000.
Semifinal prize: $25,000
Final bonus: 65438 USD +000000 yuan.
Undefeated champion: $220,000
ATP Champion Points /ATP Doubles Points
Win a group tour: 20 points
Semifinal victory: 40 points
Final victory: 50 points
Undefeated champion: 150 points.