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World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot Reaches Shanghai Semifinals to Face Novak Djokovic

The 26-year-old becomes the first player from Monaco to reach an ATP semifinal.

Le Monégasque Valentin Vacherot, qualifié en demi-finales au Masters 1000 de Shanghai après sa victoire contre le Danois Holger Rune, le 9 octobre 2025.

Overview

  • Vacherot upset Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to book his first Masters 1000 semifinal after coming through qualifying, his seventh straight win in Shanghai.
  • He will make his debut inside the ATP top 100 in the next rankings, capping a career breakthrough from a starting position of No. 204.
  • The Monégasque is the lowest‑ranked Masters 1000 semifinalist since 1999, extending a rare qualifier’s run deep into one of the tour’s premier events.
  • Le Parisien reports he is guaranteed at least $332,000 in prize money from Shanghai, a significant boost to his career earnings.
  • Djokovic defeated Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to reach a record 80th Masters 1000 semifinal and is viewed as the title favorite with Carlos Alcaraz out and Jannik Sinner having retired earlier in the event.