2011 Shanghai Challenger
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The 2011 Shanghai Challenger
was a professional tennis
tournament played on hard courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ATP Challenger Tour
. It took place in Shanghai
, China
between 5 and 11 September 2011.
Li Zhe Wu Di
Zhang Ze
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Pierre-Ludovic Duclos
Luka Gregorc
Hiroki Moriya Daniel Yoo
Cedrik-Marcel Stebe
def.
Alexandre Kudryavtsev
, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5
Sanchai Ratiwatana
/ Sonchat Ratiwatana
def.
Fritz Wolmarans
/
Michael Yani
, 7–6(7–4), 6–3
Shanghai Challenger
The Shanghai Challenger is a tennis tournament held in Shanghai, China since 2011. The event is part of the ATP Challenger Tour and is played on outdoor hard courts.-Men's Singles:-Men's Doubles:...
was a professional tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
tournament played on hard courts. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the 2011 ATP Challenger Tour
2011 ATP Challenger Tour
The Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour was the secondary professional tennis circuit organized by the ATP. The 2011 ATP Challenger Tour calendar comprised 15 top tier Tretorn SERIE+ tournaments, and approximately 150 regular series tournaments, with prize money ranging from...
. It took place in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
between 5 and 11 September 2011.
Seeds
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 Chinese Taipei |
Lu Yen-hsun Lu Yen-hsun Lu Yen-hsun is a Taiwanese professional tennis player. He goes by the nickname Rendy. As of November 1, 2010, Lu is ranked #33 in the world and #1 in Asia. His favorite surface is hardcourt.- Junior career:... |
82 | 1 |
| Germany |
Rainer Schüttler Rainer Schüttler Rainer Schüttler is a German professional tennis player, ranked World No. 113 in the ATP rankings. He is the last German player who reached a final in a grand slam tournament.... |
111 | 2 |
 Japan |
Go Soeda Go Soeda Go Soeda is a male Japanese tennis player. He is currently coached by Davide Sanguinetti.He started playing tennis at the age of 4, and turned professional in April 2003.- Juniors :... |
123 | 3 |
| South Africa |
Rik de Voest Rik de Voest Rik de Voest is a professional South African tennis player. As of September 6, 2007, de Voest's career-high ranking was World Number 110, which he achieved on August 21, 2006.... |
124 | 4 |
| Japan |
Tatsuma Ito Tatsuma Ito is a Japanese professional tennis player.-Singles: 4 :-Doubles: 1 :-External links:*... |
127 | 5 |
 United Kingdom |
James Ward James Ward (tennis) James Ward is a British tennis player, and British no. 2 behind Andy Murray. As of 22 August 2011 he is ranked 139 in the ATP singles rankings and 234 in doubles... |
140 | 6 |
| Russia |
Alexandre Kudryavtsev Alexandre Kudryavtsev Alexandre Kudryavtsev is a Russian professional tennis player who has played professionally since 2003. He made his breakthrough in 2008, playing in his first top-level international tournaments on the ATP tour, having spent time playing in "Challenger" and "Futures" events... |
145 | 7 |
| Germany |
Cedrik-Marcel Stebe Cedrik-Marcel Stebe Cedrik-Marcel Stebe is a German professional tennis player. He reached his career high No. 81 on November 21, 2011.-2011:... |
151 | 8 |
- 1 Rankings are as of August 29, 2011.
Other Entrants
The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: Gong MaoxinGong Maoxin
Gong Maoxin , is a professional male tennis player.-Doubles: 3 :- External links :* * *...
Li Zhe Wu Di
Wu Di (tennis)
Wu Di is a Chinese male tennis player. He reached an ATP world singles ranking of 349 on 31 Jan 2011. He beat the world no.37 Lu Yen-hsun in 2011 Davis Cup.-External links:...
Zhang Ze
Zhang Ze
Zhang Ze is a Chinese male tennis player.-External links:...
The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Pierre-Ludovic Duclos
Pierre-Ludovic Duclos
Pierre-Ludovic Duclos-Lasnier, commonly referred to as Pierre-Ludovic Duclos, is a Canadian professional tennis player...
Luka Gregorc
Luka Gregorc
Luka Gregorc is a tennis player from Slovenia. Gregorc reached his highest singles ranking of World Number 172 on August 3, 2009, and highest doubles ranking on September 12, 2005, reaching World Number 557...
Hiroki Moriya Daniel Yoo
Singles
Cedrik-Marcel StebeCedrik-Marcel Stebe
Cedrik-Marcel Stebe is a German professional tennis player. He reached his career high No. 81 on November 21, 2011.-2011:...
def.
Alexandre KudryavtsevAlexandre Kudryavtsev
Alexandre Kudryavtsev is a Russian professional tennis player who has played professionally since 2003. He made his breakthrough in 2008, playing in his first top-level international tournaments on the ATP tour, having spent time playing in "Challenger" and "Futures" events...
, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5
Doubles
Sanchai RatiwatanaSanchai Ratiwatana
Sanchai Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. He turned professional in 2004....
/
Sonchat RatiwatanaSonchat Ratiwatana
Sonchat Ratiwatana is a professional tennis player from Thailand. In 2007, Sonchat and his twin brother Sanchai Ratiwatana won their first ATP doubles title in Bangkok in their home country...
def.
Fritz WolmaransFritz Wolmarans
Fritz Wolmarans is a South African tennis player playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. He has also played for the South Africa Davis Cup team....
/
Michael YaniMichael Yani
Michael Yani is a Singaporean-American tennis player. He turned professional in 2003.Yani is 6 ft 1 in and 75 kg . He resides in Durham, North Carolina. His high singles ranking to date is World No. 143, which he reached March 1, 2010.Yani qualified for the 2009 Wimbledon Championships and 2009...
, 7–6(7–4), 6–3