ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 wraps up in Beijing

The 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 Shangdong Cup Beijing-Changping wrapped up on May 17. Approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Chinese Tennis Association (CTA), the five-day tournament was upgraded from last year's MT200 to the MT400 level.

Champions pose for a photo at the closing ceremony of the 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 Shangdong Cup Beijing-Changping, May 17, 2026. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The tournament featured 31 events across seven age brackets, offering a total prize purse of 250,000 yuan (around $36,500). It attracted 640 competitors from home and abroad, setting a new record for participation scale among domestic tournaments of the same level.

During the event, diplomatic envoys from countries including Argentina, Ghana, the Maldives, Pakistan, Croatia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bangladesh attended matches to enjoy the event up close.

Champions pose for a photo at the closing ceremony of the 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 Shangdong Cup Beijing-Changping, May 17, 2026. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

Held at the scenic Aobei Forest Park in Beijing, the tournament earned high praise from both the ITF and the CTA for its tournament management, referee officiating, medical support and volunteer services, all of which met international tournament standards.

Beyond the tennis courts, the tournament doubled as a vibrant cultural festival. Attendees enjoyed a lineup of side activities including forest concerts, hot-air balloon experiences, creative markets, a tennis carnival and creative cultural products exhibitions. Celebrity guests, including fitness influencer Will Liu, Olympic figure skating champion Sui Wenjing and professional tennis star Wang Qiang also made appearances to interact with fans.

Champions and runners-up pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of the 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 Shangdong Cup Beijing-Changping, May 17, 2026. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

Organizers said they will continue to consolidate the tournament's MT400 status and expand its global reach, establishing the event as a flagship international amateur tennis tournament in northern China. They will also optimize event categories, broaden public access and improve venue facilities and cultural‑tourism services to promote the coordinated development of sports, culture and tourism.