2025 Shanghai Masters: Vacherot Wins Maiden Title
The 2025 Shanghai Masters was a family affair, with cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech meeting in the final. Vacherot emerged victorious, claiming his maiden ATP Tour title by defeating Rinderknech 4–6, 6–3, 6–3.
Notably, Vacherot's path to the title included a significant upset, as he defeated 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semi-final. He also defeated 14th seed Alexander Bublik and 10th seed Holger Rune.
Vacherot's victory marked a historic moment, as he became the first man from Monaco to win a top-level title, after previously becoming the first Monagasque to reach the quarter-final of an ATP Masters 1000 event.
His Shanghai fairytale run ended with the trophy.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins maiden title at Shanghai Masters.