Valentin Vacherot's Unlikely Victory at Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot secured his first ATP title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech at the Shanghai Masters.
Vacherot, an alternate player, made his main draw debut and went on to win the Masters 1000 event, a historic feat only four other men have achieved.
- He became the fifth man in history to win his first ATP title in a Masters 1000 level.
- Vacherot defeated notable players, including 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
His 'Sick Run' comment went viral after the unexpected victory.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins first ATP title at Shanghai Masters.