SHANGHAI/STARNBERG, September 7, 2025

Giulio Zeppieri has captured his first title since 2023, triumphing at the Road to the Rolex Shanghai Masters in China. The 23-year-old Italian defeated Japan’s Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6(2), 7-5 in Sunday’s singles final, sealing victory in one hour and 39 minutes.

Zeppieri fired 17 aces and won 85 per cent of his first-serve points to claim his third ATP Challenger Tour trophy, along with $22,730 in prize money and 100 ATP Ranking points.

Untouchable in Shanghai

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“It was a really good week for me,” Zeppieri said afterwards. “After so many tournaments and so much practice following my injury and surgery, this feels special. This is my first week in China. I spoke with [Jannik] Sinner during the US Open—he thought I might play well here. Thanks to him for giving me the motivation.”

Zeppieri also praised the organization in Shanghai. “All the stadiums for this Challenger are good. It may be the best Challenger,” he commented.

Looking ahead, the Italian already has his schedule set. “Next week I play in Guangzhou, and then Jingshan. After that maybe the Masters 1000,” he explained. On the possibility of receiving a Shanghai Masters wildcard, Zeppieri remained calm: “It’s great, but I don’t think about it too much now. I need to focus on the next tournaments and then get ready for the Masters 1000.”