Valentin Vacherot's Historic Win at Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot made a remarkable run at the Shanghai Masters, clinching his first ATP title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech.
Vacherot, who entered the tournament as an alternate player, secured a spot in the main draw for the first time in his career and went on to win the Masters 1000 event.
He became the fifth man in history to win his first ATP title in a Masters 1000 level, following in the footsteps of Jakub Mensik, who won the Miami Open earlier this year.
Notably, Vacherot's path to victory included a semifinal win against 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, the fifth-seeded player he beat en route to the title.
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Author's summary: Vacherot wins first ATP title.