Valentin Vacherot wrote one of the most beautiful fairy tales of modern tennis when he came from behind to defeat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the 2025 Shanghai Masters.

Cousins ​​Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot make up the all-French final - Photo: SHM

From world ranking 204, the Monaco player created a miracle, becoming the lowest-ranked champion in ATP Masters 1000 history since 1990.

In front of thousands of spectators at the Shanghai Stadium, Vacherot fought back despite losing the first set. He gradually regained his form, playing explosively in the remaining two sets to write an unbelievable victory.

Rinderknech's tears of regret and the historic moment named Valentin Vacherot - Photo: SHM

“I still can't believe it's real. We are relatives, brothers, and today the whole family won,” Vacherot said emotionally.

Just two weeks ago, Vacherot was virtually unknown, with just one win on tour. But in Shanghai, he defeated big names like Holger Rune and Novak Djokovic before reaching the final.

Two French cousins ​​write a fairy tale at the Shanghai Masters 2025 - Photo: SHM

With courage and tenacity, the 26-year-old tennis player went from qualifying to champion, won 1.12 million USD in prize money and rose to 40th place in the world.

This victory is not only a turning point in Vacherot's career, but also a testament to the power of belief, desire and fighting spirit - when a person once considered "unknown" wrote a new chapter in Monaco tennis history.

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