Shanghai
Federer returns to Shanghai centre courtroom for exhibition match with Chinese language actors
Swiss legend competed alongside actors Donnie Yen and Wu Lei, plus former WTA star Zheng Jie
October 10, 2025
Lintao Zhang/Getty Photos
Roger Federer thrills followers in Shanghai.
By ATP Workers
Two-time Rolex Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer was again on centre courtroom in China on Friday for an exhibition match, teaming with actor Donnie Yen to play actor Wu Lei and former WTA star Zheng Jie.
In a match that includes three tie-breaks, Federer and Yen earned a comeback victory, 5-7, 10-8, 7-1.
Whereas the Chinese language actors admitted to feeling nerves earlier than the match, Federer praised their effort: “It reveals that you just care,” he mentioned of their pre-match jitters. “I believe you probably did very well. Thanks for coming. I might see you had a good time.”
The Swiss additionally credited Yen and Wu for his or her exhausting work in making ready for the match: “I need to say about working towards so exhausting to prepare for the match, for Donnie and for you, Lei. [Jie and I] do not should apply as a lot as them, however simply to see the fervour behind the apply periods, I hope they will carry it after the match as effectively,” he mentioned. “And in addition perhaps people who find themselves watching and who’re right here on the stadium, simply to indicate how vital sports activities is for on a regular basis life, for happiness. I am comfortable we might share centre courtroom right here in Qizhong Stadium at the moment.”
Federer additionally performed an exhibition match final yr in Shanghai, teaming with Chinese language singer and actor Eason Chan towards the ATP Tour’s Zhang Zhizhen and desk tennis champion Fan Zhendong.
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Zheng Jie, Wu Lei, Roger Federer and Donnie Yen. Photograph by Lintao Zhang/Getty Photos.
In his aggressive taking part in days, former No. 1 within the PIF ATP Rankings Federer posted a 23-6 file in Shanghai, in accordance with the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. The Swiss gained titles in 2014 and 2017. He additionally reached the ultimate in his 2010 debut, and made his eighth and closing look in 2019.
