Where is Shanghai held?

Shanghai is held in Shanghai, China.

Who won the most recent Shanghai?

The 2003 Shanghai was won by Elena Dementieva, who defeated Chanda Rubin 6-3 7-6(6).

When was the first Shanghai played?

The first edition of Shanghai was held in 2003.

What surface is Shanghai played on?

Shanghai is played on hard courts.

WTA Shanghai 2003 Draw & Results

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Elena Dementieva won the 2003 Shanghai, defeating Chanda Rubin 6-3 7-6(6) in the final. The WTA 500 event was played September 15–21 on hard courts in Shanghai, China.

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Champion

Elena Dementieva

def. Chanda Rubin , 6-3 7-6(6)

Dates

Sep 15 — Sep 21

Location

Shanghai, China

Results

Round of 32

Elena Dementieva #8

BYE

Petra Mandula #43 5-7 6-2 6-2

Angelique Widjaja #74

Maria Sharapova #52 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3

Emilie Loit #40

María Sánchez Lorenzo #45 6-4 6-3

Nicole Pratt #47

Ai Sugiyama #14

BYE

Tiantian Sun #168 7-5 2-3 (ret.)

Tathiana Garbin #89

Dinara Safina #66 6-3 7-5

Emmanuelle Gagliardi #60

Jelena Dokic #22 7-6(0) 4-4 (ret.)

Jelena Jankovic #124

Chanda Rubin #9

BYE

Barbara Schett #73 6-3 6-1

Rossana De Los Ríos #132

Anca Barna #57 6-0 6-2

Yoon Jeong Cho #68

Ashley Harkleroad #51 6-1 6-4

Cara Black #56

Akiko Morigami #78 6-2 6-3

Martina Sucha #118

Conchita Martínez #13

BYE

Alicia Molik #36 6-3 6-2

Flavia Pennetta #71

Jill Craybas #80 3-6 7-6(6) 2-0 (ret.)

Jie Zheng #126

Round of 16

Elena Dementieva #8 6-3 7-6(1)

Petra Mandula #43

Maria Sharapova #52 4-6 6-3 6-4

María Sánchez Lorenzo #45

Ai Sugiyama #14 7-6(7) 6-4

Tiantian Sun #168

Dinara Safina #66 6-1 6-4

Jelena Dokic #22

Chanda Rubin #9 7-6(1) 6-2

Barbara Schett #73

Anca Barna #57 6-0 6-4

Ashley Harkleroad #51

Akiko Morigami #78 7-5 6-0

Conchita Martínez #13

Alicia Molik #36 6-4 6-3

Jill Craybas #80

Quarterfinals

Elena Dementieva #8 6-4 7-6(4)

Maria Sharapova #52

Ai Sugiyama #14 6-4 7-6(7)

Dinara Safina #66

Chanda Rubin #9 6-1 6-4

Anca Barna #57

Akiko Morigami #78 7-6(3) 7-5

Alicia Molik #36

Semifinals

Elena Dementieva #8 6-1 3-6 6-3

Ai Sugiyama #14

Chanda Rubin #9 6-0 5-7 6-3

Akiko Morigami #78

Final

Elena Dementieva #8 6-3 7-6(6)

Chanda Rubin #9

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Shanghai.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

Chanda Rubin 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Elena Dementieva 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

Ai Sugiyama 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Shanghai finals
Winner	Score	Runner-up	H2H	Match Data	Season	Surface
Elena Dementieva #8	6-3 7-6(6)	Chanda Rubin #9	H2H	Match data	2003	Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shanghai held?: Shanghai is held in Shanghai, China.
Who won the most recent Shanghai?: The 2003 Shanghai was won by Elena Dementieva, who defeated Chanda Rubin 6-3 7-6(6).
When was the first Shanghai played?: The first edition of Shanghai was held in 2003.
What surface is Shanghai played on?: Shanghai is played on hard courts.