Valentin Vacherot's Fairytale Win at Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot secured his first ATP title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech at the Shanghai Masters.
Initially an alternate player, Vacherot entered the main draw for the first time in his career and went on to win the Masters 1000 event.
This achievement makes him the fifth man in history to win his first ATP title at a Masters 1000 level, following in the footsteps of Jakub Mensik, who won the Miami Open earlier this year.
Notably, Vacherot's path to victory included a semifinal win against 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, the fifth-seeded player he beat en route to his successful run.
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Author's summary: Vacherot wins first ATP title at Shanghai Masters.