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World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters, Becomes Lowest‑Ranked Masters Champion

The 26-year-old jumps to about No. 40 after a nine‑match run from qualifying that delivered 1,000 points, a career‑changing payday.

Arthur Rinderknech y Valentin Vacherot disputarán por primera vez una final de Masters 1000. Lo curioso: son primos. Foto: ATP Tour
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Arthur Rinderknech y Valentin Vacherot son primos; se alentaron y abrazaron tras las semifinales

Overview

  • Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his first ATP title at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
  • He shocked Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals, with the Serbian receiving on‑court treatment during the match, according to reports.
  • Entering as an alternate for qualifying, he advanced through the draw with wins over Laslo Djere, Alexander Bublik, Tomas Machac (retired), Tallon Griekspoor and Holger Rune.
  • The title pays approximately US$1,124,380 and awards 1,000 ATP points, propelling Vacherot into the top 40 on Monday’s rankings.
  • Rinderknech reached the final by upsetting Daniil Medvedev and is set to rise into the top 30, as the cousins and former Texas A&M teammates produced a rare family final.