Follow Roger Federer as he explores the world’s great cities, 24 hours at a time.
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Fourth Stop: Shanghai
“Here in China, there’s a way of life that’s so different from what I know. But I have a deep respect for the ways that unite us all. And we all want a good life.”
Trailer：24 Hours with Roger
Join Roger on the fourth stop of his world tour as he paints, eats and cycles his way through Shanghai – home to 24 million people, the third largest city in the world.
1. The art of change
Roger kicks off his trip to Shanghai with a visit to the studio of Master Zhu. Once inside, Roger takes off his shoes and dips a toe (and brush) into Master Zhu’s ink to get a sense of the power that calligraphy holds as one of the highest art forms in China.
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2. Ping pong with Pineapple
Roger faces an unexpected challenge in a game of table tennis against one of China’s star players, seven-year-old Guo Duoer (aka Pineapple). As the game heats up, Roger finds his rhythm, but eventually loses to Pineapple after the second match point.
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3. The flavours of Guizhou
In a town with so many great culinary options, it’s hard to go wrong when picking a restaurant. Roger makes the right move and ends up at Maolago, an ode to the hometown flavours of Southwest China.Chef Zou Mingyang prepares their signature dish — tomato sour soup — for Roger, transporting him to the mountains of Guizhou, where the tomatoes are grown.
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4. Taking Shanghai by night
Roger meets up with new friend and Asian Heptathlon Champion Nina Li Zheng for a nighttime bike ride along Bei Suzhou Road. Over the course of the night, they participate in a game of Jian Zi; they chat about recovery and resilience over dim sum; but most of all, they get to experience the magic of Shanghai after sundown.
Synopsis
Trailer：24 Hours with Roger
Join Roger on the fourth stop of his world tour as he paints, eats and cycles his way through Shanghai – home to 24 million people, the third largest city in the world.
1. The art of change
Roger kicks off his trip to Shanghai with a visit to the studio of Master Zhu. Once inside, Roger takes off his shoes and dips a toe (and brush) into Master Zhu’s ink to get a sense of the power that calligraphy holds as one of the highest art forms in China.
2. Ping pong with Pineapple
Roger faces an unexpected challenge in a game of table tennis against one of China’s star players, seven-year-old Guo Duoer (aka Pineapple). As the game heats up, Roger finds his rhythm, but eventually loses to Pineapple after the second match point.
3. The flavours of Guizhou
In a town with so many great culinary options, it’s hard to go wrong when picking a restaurant. Roger makes the right move and ends up at Maolago, an ode to the hometown flavours of Southwest China.Chef Zou Mingyang prepares their signature dish — tomato sour soup — for Roger, transporting him to the mountains of Guizhou, where the tomatoes are grown.
4. Taking Shanghai by night
Roger meets up with new friend and Asian Heptathlon Champion Nina Li Zheng for a nighttime bike ride along Bei Suzhou Road. Over the course of the night, they participate in a game of Jian Zi; they chat about recovery and resilience over dim sum; but most of all, they get to experience the magic of Shanghai after sundown.
Episodes
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Trailer：24 Hours with Roger
Join Roger on the fourth stop of his world tour as he paints, eats and cycles his way through Shanghai – home to 24 million people, the third largest city in the world.
Synopsis -
1. The art of change
Roger kicks off his trip to Shanghai with a visit to the studio of Master Zhu. Once inside, Roger takes off his shoes and dips a toe (and brush) into Master Zhu’s ink to get a sense of the power that calligraphy holds as one of the highest art forms in China.
Synopsis -
2. Ping pong with Pineapple
Roger faces an unexpected challenge in a game of table tennis against one of China’s star players, seven-year-old Guo Duoer (aka Pineapple). As the game heats up, Roger finds his rhythm, but eventually loses to Pineapple after the second match point.
Synopsis -
3. The flavours of Guizhou
In a town with so many great culinary options, it’s hard to go wrong when picking a restaurant. Roger makes the right move and ends up at Maolago, an ode to the hometown flavours of Southwest China.Chef Zou Mingyang prepares their signature dish — tomato sour soup — for Roger, transporting him to the mountains of Guizhou, where the tomatoes are grown.
Synopsis -
4. Taking Shanghai by night
Roger meets up with new friend and Asian Heptathlon Champion Nina Li Zheng for a nighttime bike ride along Bei Suzhou Road. Over the course of the night, they participate in a game of Jian Zi; they chat about recovery and resilience over dim sum; but most of all, they get to experience the magic of Shanghai after sundown.
Synopsis
Roger’s 24 hours in Shanghai
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09:00
ZHU JINGYI’S STUDIO
WATCH EPISODE“I’m very touched by it, actually. Everything has a meaning over here.”
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12:00
JING'AN GYMNASIUM TABLE TENNIS HALL
WATCH EPISODE“Here in China, there are promising champions at every level of the game. I’m here to learn from some of the best.”
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15:00
MAOLAGO, JULU ROAD
WATCH EPISODE“In a city with so much to offer, I push myself to make every meal count.”
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18:00
QIAO AI LAI LAI XIAO LONG
WATCH EPISODE“A ride with a new friend to see the lights and backstreets is my kind of night.”
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