Valentin Vacherot Shocks Djokovic and Advances to the Shanghai Masters Final
In an unexpected turn of events, Valentin Vacherot achieved the most significant victory of his career by defeating a weakened Novak Djokovic with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This triumph secures him a place in the Shanghai Masters final, where he will face his cousin. Vacherot, currently ranked 204th in the world and hailing from Monaco, entered the tournament as a substitute in the qualifying phase. His performance this week has been exceptional, marking a milestone in his professional career.Vacherot’s next challenge will be against his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, who secured his place in the final after defeating Daniil Medvedev, seeded number 16, with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic, visibly affected by a hip injury, which forced him to request medical time, could not keep up the pace. Despite the physical difficulties, the Serbian tennis player acknowledged the superiority of his opponent.Is this real? I don’t know. Having Novak on the other side of the court was, above all, an incredible experience for me.
Valentin Vacherot
Djokovic praised Vacherot’s performance, highlighting his attitude and game. Vacherot, who played college tennis at Texas A&M, continues to surprise in the tournament.It’s all about him. I wish him the best in the final, and the best player won today.
Novak Djokovic
