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
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
Roger Federer in a traditional Chinese Jacket
2002
Roger Federer poses for pictures and signs autographs in the Heineken VIP hospitality area/
2005
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
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
Federer helps to open the venue.
2005
This large tennis display was a unique way to promote the tournament.
2005
Gaston Gaudio, Roger Federer, Nikolay Davydenko, Guillermo Coria and Andre Agassi pose for pictures during the opening ceremony.
2005
A young Rafael Nadal attends the opening ceremony in Shanghai.
2005
Marat Safin of Russia watches Andre Agassi during his match against Nikolay Davydenko.
2005
A rare MTO for Federer.
2005
Federer of Switzerland re-straps his ankle during his five set match against Nalbandian.
2005
Nalbandian celebrates point-point against Federer.
2005
Nalbandian holds the trophy after his five set victory over Federer as the Swiss looks on.
2005
Mirka!
2006
Mike and Bob Bryan for a portrait pose before the opening ceremony.
2006
Tommy Robredo poses for a portrait before the opening ceremony.
2006
Nadal poses for photos in Shanghai.
2006
Davydenko, Nalbandian, Robredo and Federer pose for more photos.
2006
The field: Davydenko, Federer, Gaudio, Ivan Ljubicic (back row) Guillermo Coria, Agassi, Nalbandian and Nadal.