Valentin Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters Title
Monaco's world number 204 Valentin Vacherot secured his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final.
Vacherot's victory made him the first player from Monaco to win an ATP singles title and set a record as the lowest-ranked player to triumph at an ATP Masters 1000 event.
The victorious Vacherot was overwhelmed with emotion, before sharing a heartfelt embrace with his older cousin Rinderknech, 30.
- Vacherot earned over $1 million in prize money, significantly increasing his career earnings.
- He became the first player from Monaco to win an ATP singles title.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters title.