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Vacherot, World No. 204, Wins Shanghai Masters Over Cousin Rinderknech

The 26-year-old qualifier from Monaco becomes the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion, rising into the top 40.

Overview

  • The 26-year-old rallied to defeat Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in an all-family final.
  • Entering as an alternate to qualifying, he won nine straight matches and knocked out Holger Rune and Novak Djokovic en route.
  • The victory gives Monaco its first ATP singles champion and sets a new mark for the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 winner.
  • ATP projections show Vacherot jumping to about No. 40 and Rinderknech reaching a career-best inside the top 30.
  • The ceremony turned emotional with both players in tears as Roger Federer watched, and Rinderknech needed a chair after cramping.