Summary
Valentin Vacherot from Monaco won his first ATP title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech at the Shanghai Masters. Despite being ranked 204th, Vacherot won the tournament, a significant achievement in tennis. This was the first ATP final between family members since 1991.
Key Facts
- Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th, won his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.
- He defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech, who is ranked 54th, with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- Vacherot is the lowest-ranked winner of an ATP Masters 1000 title since 1990.
- The match marked the first ATP final between family members since John and Patrick McEnroe in 1991.
- Vacherot was not originally on the qualifying list but entered due to player withdrawals.
- He won more prize money from this event than his entire previous career earnings.
- With this victory, Vacherot will enter the ATP top 100 rankings for the first time.
- The match took place in hot and humid conditions, which required a break between sets.
