By Tennis fans have plenty to follow today, with the Asian swing dominating the professional calendar. The biggest action is split between the Rolex Shanghai Masters on the ATP Tour and the China Open in Beijing on the WTA Tour. Both tournaments are being played on outdoor hard courts, making today an important part of the late-season race for ranking points and year-end qualification. myKhel
Shanghai Masters: A Packed ATP Schedule
The Rolex Shanghai Masters begins its main-draw action today, October 7, and features a large group of ATP players competing in the opening round. Among the scheduled singles matches are Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Matteo Berrettini, Sho Shimabukuro vs Miomir Kecmanovic, Arthur Gea vs Jaime Faria, Yannick Hanfmann vs Kamil Majchrzak, Adrian Mannarino vs Nikoloz Basilashvili and Zhizhen Zhang vs Tomas Machac. myKhel
Several other notable players are also on today’s schedule, including Holger Rune, Roman Safiullin, Christopher Eubanks, Marin Cilic and Michael Zheng. With Shanghai being an ATP Masters 1000 event, the tournament offers substantial ranking points and is particularly significant as players try to strengthen their positions during the final part of the 2026 season. ATP Schedule
The Shanghai tournament runs from October 7 through October 18, meaning today’s matches are only the beginning of what should be a busy fortnight of men’s tennis. The hard-court conditions can reward aggressive serving and first-strike tennis, so early-round matches involving big servers and powerful ball strikers could be especially entertaining. ATP Schedule
Beijing: Iga Swiatek Leads the WTA Story
The WTA China Open is also reaching an important stage. The tournament is being held in Beijing from September 30 through October 11 and is a WTA 1000 event, making it one of the most valuable tournaments outside the Grand Slams. Women’s Tennis Association
One of today’s headline matches is Iga Swiatek vs Iva Jovic in the women’s singles round of 16. Swiatek enters the match after producing a strong comeback against Donna Vekic on October 5, winning 4-6, 7-6(7-0), 6-2. That victory demonstrated her ability to recover after losing the opening set and maintain her level under pressure.
Swiatek has also had an impressive 2026 season, including a title run in Toronto and semifinal appearances in Cincinnati and Rome. Her Beijing campaign is therefore worth watching closely as she attempts to build momentum deeper into the Asian swing.
Why Today’s Matches Matter
October is a crucial period in professional tennis because players are competing not only for individual tournament titles but also for ranking points and year-end qualification. Every victory at a Masters 1000 or WTA 1000 tournament can significantly affect the standings.
The Asian swing also presents a different challenge after the North American hard-court season and US Open. Players must adapt to new conditions, travel schedules and opponents while maintaining fitness late in the season.
For fans in India, today’s schedule is particularly convenient because several Shanghai and Beijing matches fall during daytime and afternoon hours in IST. Current schedules list the earliest major Beijing match at around 10:30 AM IST, while Shanghai matches begin from approximately 9:30 AM IST. myKhel
What to Watch Today
The biggest storylines are Swiatek’s progress in Beijing, the opening-round battles in Shanghai, and how the leading players handle the demanding Asian hard-court swing. The Shanghai draw is especially deep, while Beijing’s WTA 1000 field is entering the stage where every match can dramatically change the tournament picture.
Overall, October 7 is an important day for tennis, with both ATP and WTA events providing high-level action. Fans should keep an eye on the Shanghai Masters for emerging contenders and established stars, while Swiatek’s Beijing campaign provides one of the day’s most intriguing women’s storylines. Live scores can change throughout the day, so current match status should be checked close to the time of each match.
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