Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot became Monaco's first ATP Tour singles champion by beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Shanghai.
Vacherot, the world number 204, made history as the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 event. He came from a set down for the sixth time in the tournament, winning 4-6 6-3 6-3.
Rinderknech won the opening set, striking 12 winners and committing just two unforced errors. However, Vacherot broke his opponent in consecutive games from 3-3 in the second set, leading by a break in the third.
He beat four-time Shanghai champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Vacherot's victory marks a significant milestone in his career.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters title.