World No 204 Vacherot defeats cousin Rinderknech to seal fairytale Shanghai win
In a shocking turn of events, world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to ever win a Masters 1000 title. Vacherot, a qualifier, rallied from a set down to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in the final. Vacherot's triumph is considered one of the most surprising achievements in professional tennis history. As the second-lowest ranked direct entrant in the qualifying draw, he managed to navigate his way through the tournament, becoming the third qualifier to win a Masters 1000 event and the first Monegasque player to win any ATP title. The victory is a fairytale story for the 26-year-old, who has defied the odds and etched his name in the history books of the sport.
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