The Ace the New Year & One-Point-Win Tournament 2026 will take place at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium from Feb 18 to 21. The event features a celebrity tennis exhibition and a thrilling amateur knockout competition, promising a festive tennis celebration for the Chinese New Year.

Star-studded lineup

The centerpiece of this year's Ace the New Year celebrity exhibition is an exceptional lineup of champions. Leading the roster is Australia's former world No 1 Ashleigh Barty, a three-time Grand Slam singles champion and holder of 15 WTA singles titles who triumphed across all court surfaces before her early retirement. She will be joined by a host of champions and fan favorites:

• Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, the 2009 US Open champion.
• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France, a two-time ATP Masters champion who reached a career-high ranking of world No 5.
• Feliciano Lopez, the Spanish veteran who made history as the fifth player ever to hit over 10,000 career aces. He is also currently serving as the Madrid Open tournament director.
• Wang Qiang, a two-time Chinese National Games women's singles champion and a dual Asian Games gold medalist.
• Li Zhe, a gold medalist in men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles at the Chinese National Games.

Ticket information

Tickets for the event went on sale on Jan 28.

Ticket price: From 80 yuan ($11.51)

Ticket purchase:

• Official channels: the Juss Sports app or its WeChat/Alipay mini programs.
• Third-party platforms: Damai, Ctrip, and Piaoxingqiu.

Exclusive benefits:

• Fans who purchase any ticket or ticket package for the “Ace the New Year” event before 2 pm on Jan 30 will receive early access to tickets for the Oct 16 to 18 sessions of the 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters.
• Additionally, SVIP and VIP ticket holders will receive exclusive event privileges, unlocking bespoke experiences such as a private dinner, meet-and-greet sessions, gift bags, premium catering, and other tailored perks both on and off the court.

One-Point-Win Tournament

The One-Point-Win Tournament will open the event on the first two competition days (Feb 18–19), and the champion will be announced on Feb 21.

First introduced in 2020, the One-Point-Win Tournament is an exciting celebration designed for tennis enthusiasts. Its nail-biting, sudden-death format, where victory hinges on a single shot, promises non-stop excitement and immersive fun for every participant.

Sources: Juss Sports, Shanghai Administration of Sports