Roger Federer plays Shanghai exhibition match with Chinese actors Donnie Yen and Wu Lei | ATP Tour

Federer returns to Shanghai Center for exhibition match with Chinese actors

The Swiss legend competes alongside actors Donnie Yen, Wu Lei and former WTA star Zheng Jie

October 10, 2025

Two-time Rolex Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer returns to the China Center Court on Friday for an exhibition match, teaming up with actor Donnie Yen to play actor Wu Lei and former WTA star Zheng Jie.

After three tie-breaks, Federer and Donnie Yen came back to win 5-7, 10-8, 7-1.

While the Chinese actors admitted to feeling nervous before the match, Federer praised their efforts: “It shows you care,” he said of their pre-match jitters. “I think you did a really good job. Thanks for coming. I can tell you had a great time.”

The Swiss also praised Yan and Wu for their hard work in preparing for the game: “I want to say it’s for Downey and Ray, training hard to prepare for the game. [Jie and I] Not having to practice like them, but just to see the passion behind it, I hope they keep that passion after the game as well. ” he said. “Maybe also people watching the games and people in the stadiums, just to show how important sport is to everyday life and happiness. I’m very happy that we can share the center court at Qizhong Stadium today. “

Federer also played an exhibition match in Shanghai last year, partnering with Chinese singer and actor Eason Chan against ATP Tour player Zhang Zhizhen and table tennis champion Fan Zhendong.

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Zheng Jie, Wu Lei, Roger Federer and Donnie Yen. Photo by Zhang Lintao/Getty Images.

Federer, the former PIF ATP No. 1, has a 23-6 record in Shanghai, according to the Infosys ATP Win-Loss Index. The Swiss won the title in 2014 and 2017. He also reached the final on his debut in 2010 and made his eighth and final appearance in 2019.