Shanghai
Nishikori and Wawrinka headline the wildcards in Shanghai
Masters 1000 hardcourt occasion begins on October 2
September 26, 2024
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Kei Nishikori has reached the quarterfinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters twice.
By ATP workers
Former world quantity 4 Kei Nishikori, three-time main champion Stan Wawrinka and Buyunchaokete have been awarded wildcards for the Rolex Shanghai Masters, it was introduced on Wednesday.
Nishikori, 34, can be making his first look in Shanghai since 2018. The Japanese star has reached the quarter-finals not less than twice in his earlier six appearances. Nishikori reached the final eight in his earlier ATP Masters 1000 outing in Montreal in August.
Wawrinka, former world quantity 3 within the PIF ATP rankings, will compete in Shanghai for the thirteenth time. The 39-year-old reached the quarter-finals twice.
House favorite Buyunchaokete makes his second look in Shanghai. Final week the 22-year-old reached the semi-finals of the Hangzhou Open earlier than shedding to eventual champion Zhang Zhizhen.
The Rolex Shanghai Masters will happen from October 2 to 13.