A strategic cooperation signing ceremony for the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour is held on Jan 11. [Photo/WeChat ID: hongqiaoshangwuqu]
A four-year partnership was signed on Jan 11 to bring the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District.
This international tournament, designed for players aged 30 and above, has expanded rapidly in China. The number of tournament locations has grown from just two in 2022 to 30 by 2025, covering over 20 provinces and cities across China. Participation has also skyrocketed, with more than 15,000 players from 20-plus countries.
Buoyed by comprehensive support, including policy backing and resource coordination, the Hongqiao CBD is committed to making the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour even more of an influential event on a global level.
The Hongqiao CBD is becoming a hub for international sports events and sports-related activities. It aims to blend sports, business, and cultural tourism, using its strengths in transportation and commerce to create a global platform for sports exchange.
