Valentin Vacherot's Historic Win at Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot has made history as the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion, winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Vacherot, ranked 204 at the start of the event, came through qualifying and won the title, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
Shanghai had been on his mind long before the tournament began, as a key opportunity to make a major ranking breakthrough.
This win has turned his dream into one of the season's most inspiring achievements, helping him break into the top 100.
- Won the Masters 1000 title in China
- Defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final
- Became the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion in history
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic Shanghai Masters title.