Valentin Vacherot Shocks in Shanghai: Defeats Novak Djokovic and Advances to the Final
In a historic day for tennis, Valentin Vacherot achieved the most significant victory of his career by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semifinals. The final score was 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Vacherot, who demonstrated a solid and consistent game. Vacherot, currently ranked 204th in the world, has had an exceptional week, solidifying his participation in the tournament after qualifying as an alternate.Vacherot’s path to the final will cross with his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, who also secured his place in the final after defeating Daniil Medvedev with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic, visibly affected by a hip injury, requested medical assistance during the match. Despite the physical discomfort, 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,” declared Vacherot, visibly moved after his triumph.
Valentin Vacherot
Vacherot, with a background in college tennis at Texas A&M, will seek to crown his outstanding performance in Shanghai in the final.“It’s all about him. I wish him the best in the final, and the best player won today. It’s an incredible story, coming from qualifying. I told him at the net that he had an amazing tournament, but even more so, his attitude is very good, and his game was also incredible,” Djokovic expressed.
Novak Djokovic
