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Vacherot Makes History as Monaco's First ATP Champion

10/14/2025

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Valentin Vacherot (Monaco) became Monaco's first ATP Tour singles champion at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
He defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final after beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Vacherot is ranked No. 204, making him the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 event.
The victory sparked nationwide celebration in Monaco.

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Valentin Vacherot (Monaco) became Monaco's first ATP Tour singles champion at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
He defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final after beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Vacherot is ranked No. 204, making him the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 event.
The victory sparked nationwide celebration in Monaco.