Valentin Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot became Monaco's first ATP Tour singles champion by beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Shanghai.
Vacherot, ranked 204 in the world, defeated four-time Shanghai champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals and came from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3.
- Rinderknech won the opening set with 12 winners and 2 unforced errors.
- Vacherot broke his opponent in consecutive games to lead in the third set.
- A medical time out for Rinderknech at 3-2 delayed the inevitable win for Vacherot.
It is unreal what just happened. I have no idea what is happening right now.
Vacherot secured his maiden tour-level title and the winner's cheque of £824,000, significantly increasing his previous career earnings of £380,000.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters in historic upset.