The Rolex Shanghai Masters, Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha and Almaty Open have been named Tournaments of the Year in their respective categories for the 2026 ATP Awards, based on the results of player surveys.
Shanghai claimed ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year honours for the first time since 2013, with the tournament continuing to be a favourite among players for its facilities and attention to detail. Doha secured the ATP 500 award for the second consecutive year, while the Kazakhstani event in Almaty is the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year for the first time.
Players are not only drawn to the Rolex Shanghai Masters for the world-class tennis, but also for its impressive off-court offering. The newly designed mini-golf course, located next to the player dining and lounge areas, proved a big hit this year, while a separate games room featuring a ping-pong table and a racing simulator gave players plenty of ways to unwind away from the courts.
The player facilities are another highlight, with the Tomahawk Club dining room offering a varied menu. Players also benefited from additional covered lounge space, a spacious gym with new equipment and popular downtown practice courts next to the Ritz-Carlton hotel, making it easy to fit in a hit away from the tournament site.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year, particularly given the exceptional standards of excellence that our fellow Masters 1000 events uphold year after year,” said Tournament Director Michael A. Luevano. “At Juss Sports & Entertainment, we are driven by a constant desire to raise the bar, challenge ourselves and deliver an even better experience with every edition.
“This award is a wonderful recognition of the dedication and hard work of our entire team, and a proud moment for the City of Shanghai, which continues to play such an important role in the success of our tournament.”
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open has continued to rate highly with players, and it has secured the ATP 500 Tournament of the Year award for the second consecutive season. Doha had previously won the ATP 250 award six times before being upgraded to an ATP 500 event in 2025, and has now claimed the top honour in the category in both of its first two years at that level.
Players have been particularly appreciative of the overall experience in Doha, from comfortable hotel accommodation and excellent breakfasts to seamless transport to and from the tournament site. Once there, the quality and availability of practice courts, the player restaurant and medical facilities have all helped make life easier for players throughout the week, while a new outdoor warm-up area was another welcome addition this year.
“Winning the ATP 500 Tournament of the Year award once again is an incredible honour and a source of immense pride for all of us,” said Tournament Director Karim Alami. “This recognition reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team, as well as the unwavering support of our long-standing partners, particularly ExxonMobil.
“We remain committed to delivering a world-class experience for the players and fans, and to further strengthening Qatar’s position on the global tennis stage.”
The Almaty Open won the ATP 250 Tournament of the Year award for the first time. The tournament, in its third year at Almaty Arena, has continued to enhance the player experience, with a particular focus on dining and preparation facilities.
The player dining area was expanded by 300 square metres this year and complemented by a new outdoor terrace. Players and their families were also invited to enjoy meals prepared by a Michelin-starred Italian chef in the VIP area. Beyond dining, players benefited from comfortable locker rooms and lounge areas, three temporary practice courts connected by a covered walkway and accommodation at the Swissôtel, a wellness retreat overlooking the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.
“It is a great honour for us that the Almaty Open has been recognised as the ATP [250] Tournament of the Year, based on the independent assessment of the players,” said General Director Yuriy Polskiy. “This recognition will inspire our entire team to pursue the further development of the tournament with even greater dedication.
“It will also serve as an important endorsement for our sponsors and partners, demonstrating that we are moving in the right direction and providing a strong foundation for expanding our cooperation.”
In addition to the Tournament of the Year Awards, seven more tournaments have been recognised for their performance in player surveys as Standards of Excellence winners. The honourees by category are:
ATP Masters 1000: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
ATP 500: Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, China Open (Beijing), HSBC Championships (London), Erste Bank Open (Vienna)
ATP 250: Nordea Open (Bastad), Bybit Stockholm Open
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