Valentin Vacherot has made history as the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion, winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters title.
Starting as the 204th ranked player, Vacherot navigated through qualifying and ultimately won the title in China, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
His fairytale run captured the tennis world’s attention and marked one of the greatest underdog stories in ATP history.
Vacherot had long considered Shanghai a crucial opportunity to break into the top 100, and his determination paid off as he turned his dream into a reality.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic Shanghai Masters title.