A lookback at the early days of the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup

A lookback at the early days of the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup
A lookback at the early days of the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup /

A lookback at the early days of the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup

2002

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The top nine players of the 2002 ATP Champions Race line up for a team photograph during the Introduction Ceremony for the Tennis Masters Cup.

2002

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Roger Federer in a traditional Chinese Jacket

2002

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Roger Federer poses for pictures and signs autographs in the Heineken VIP hospitality area/

2005

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Workers do construction on The Qizhong Tennis Center, which was slated to be one of the biggest tennis facilities in Asia with a total investment of over $290 million. The facility was built on 80 acres in the local Minhang District.

2005

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The Qizhong Tennis Center was built with a dual-purpose indoor-outdoor 15,000-seat center court and a special roof shaped like a magnolia flower, which can open and close like a lens shutter.

2005

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Federer helps to open the venue.

2005

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This large tennis display was a unique way to promote the tournament.

2005

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Gaston Gaudio, Roger Federer, Nikolay Davydenko, Guillermo Coria and Andre Agassi pose for pictures during the opening ceremony.

2005

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A young Rafael Nadal attends the opening ceremony in Shanghai.

2005

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Marat Safin of Russia watches Andre Agassi during his match against Nikolay Davydenko.

2005

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A rare MTO for Federer.

2005

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Federer of Switzerland re-straps his ankle during his five set match against Nalbandian.

2005

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Nalbandian celebrates point-point against Federer.

2005

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Nalbandian holds the trophy after his five set victory over Federer as the Swiss looks on.

2005

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Mirka!

2006

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Mike and Bob Bryan for a portrait pose before the opening ceremony.

2006

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Tommy Robredo poses for a portrait before the opening ceremony.

2006

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Nadal poses for photos in Shanghai.

2006

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Davydenko, Nalbandian, Robredo and Federer pose for more photos.

2006

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The field: Davydenko, Federer, Gaudio, Ivan Ljubicic (back row) Guillermo Coria, Agassi, Nalbandian and Nadal.


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