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, made history as the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 event, coming from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3.
Notably, Vacherot previously beat four-time Shanghai champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Rinderknech initially took the lead, striking 12 winners and committing just two unforced errors to win the opening set.
From 3-3 in the second set, Vacherot broke his opponent in consecutive games to lead by a break in the third.
This win marks a significant milestone for Vacherot, solidifying his position in tennis history.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters title.