In a memorable day for tennis, Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world, won the Shanghai Masters title, after defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. This victory not only represents the first title of his career, but also makes him the winner of a Masters 1000 tournament with the lowest ranking in ATP history.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old tennis player, originally from the Principality of Monaco, starred in a surprising performance from the qualifying rounds, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament.<\/p>\n
Vacherot achieved an impressive feat by defeating Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, in the semifinals. This led him to face Rinderknech, 30 years old, who had in turn overcome Daniil Medvedev, a finalist in four major tournaments and US Open 2021 champion, in a remarkable semifinal.<\/p>\n
In the decisive set, Vacherot demonstrated his dominance with his serve, achieving three consecutive games to love and adding 15 points in a row. Although Rinderknech saved a match point, Vacherot secured the victory with a powerful forehand that left his opponent with no options.<\/p>\n
After the triumph, Vacherot expressed his disbelief and celebrated with his team, including his coach and half-brother, Benjamin Balleret, a former tennis player.<\/p>\n
The match was attended by Roger Federer, who witnessed the first set won by Rinderknech.<\/p>\n
Vacherot secured an early break in the final set, but failed to convert four break opportunities in the fifth game. Rinderknech requested a medical timeout to receive treatment on his back and shoulder.<\/p>\n
This match marked the first encounter between the two on the professional circuit, with Rinderknech winning their only previous match in a futures tournament in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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