Germany's Alexander Zverev has clinched the year-end ATP world number one ranking for the first time in his career, capping off a remarkable season that included Grand Slam victories in Paris and New York.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made history as the first home player to win the China Open, overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to capture her maiden WTA 1000 title.
Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Juan Manuel Cerundolo in straight sets to begin his Shanghai Masters campaign, while Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime battled through tight matches.
After an early exit at the China Open amid a barrage of online racist abuse, Coco Gauff withdraws from next week's Wuhan Open citing fatigue and the emotional toll of the attacks.
Novak Djokovic secured the 102nd title of his career and extended his flawless record in Beijing to 34-0 after Alex de Minaur was forced to retire injured during the China Open final.