Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to clinch Shanghai Masters title

Valentin Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters Title

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, world number 204, won the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final.

This victory made Vacherot 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's career prize money will significantly increase, from under $600,000 to over $1 million, after lifting the trophy in Shanghai.

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Cyprus Mail Cyprus Mail — 2025-10-12

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