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Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to clinch Shanghai Masters title

SHANGHAI: Monegasque Valentin Vacherot completed a fairytale run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, rallying from a set down to defeat his cousin, Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final and secure his first ATP 1000 title. The 26-year-old’s victory made him 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 remarkable run means he will break into the ATP top 100 for the first time, while Rinderknech, ranked 54th, is set to rise into the top 40 when the latest rankings are released on Monday. “I mean, I’m just all like, crying, it’s just, it’s unreal what just happened. I have no idea what’s happening right now, I’m not in a dream, it’s just crazy.

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Novak Djokovic stunned in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot’s fairytale continues

An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic tumbled out in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot claimed a stunning victory to become the lowest-ranked finalist in Masters 1000 history.

Vacherot surprises himself as he puts Monaco on the map

SHANGHAI :Valentin Vacherot said he surprised himself by how he managed his Shanghai Masters semi-final upset win over Novak Djokovic as the world number 204 beat the 24-times Grand Slam champion 6-3 6-4 to march into the final.

Qualifier Vacherot stuns Djokovic to reach Shanghai final

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot beat a struggling Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters final on Saturday, becoming the lowest-ranked player to get to an ATP Masters 1000 final since the series was introduced in 1990.

Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

SHANGHAI: An ailing Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Saturday by world number 204 Valentin Vacherot. The 26-year-old qualifier from Monaco beat Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to deny him a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai. A hobbling Djokovic, 38, threw up courtside and received medical treatment multiple times. Vacherot will face either his cousin, the unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, or Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s final. “I’m trying to pinch myself, is this real,” said Vacherot after the biggest win of his career. “I know not many of you guys wanted me to win,” he told the crowd, who had cheered thunderously for 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic. “To have Novak on the other side of the court was first of all an invaluable experience for me. “I have a hundred feelings right now.” Djokovic, the former world number one, said Vacherot’s unlikely run in the tournament was “an amazing story.” Vacherot is the lowest-ranked player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final since the format’s introduction in 1990. “I told him at the net that he’s had an amazing tournament, but more so his attitude is very good...so it’s all about him,” said Djokovic. “I wish him all the best in the finals and the better player won today.” Health issues Djokovic declined to answer questions about his physical state. He had said after his last match that he was concerned after battling vomiting bouts, leg injury scares and fatigue throughout the tournament. However, he looked alert and seemed to be having a dream start when he broke in the first game. But the satisfaction was short-lived as Vacherot broke back instantly. The Serb began having issues in his left leg at the start of the seventh game, stopping to

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Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to clinch Shanghai Masters title

Monaco hire Union SG coach Pocognoli to replace Hutter

Novak Djokovic stunned in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot’s fairytale continues

Vacherot surprises himself as he puts Monaco on the map

Qualifier Vacherot stuns Djokovic to reach Shanghai final

Ailing Djokovic beaten in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot

USMNT's 'brave' second half sealed Ecuador draw, Pochettino says - ESPN

Back on Spain's Radar for World Cup? Ansu Fati's Form Could Boost Hopes