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Vacherot Shocks with Shanghai Masters Win, Seeks Paris Wildcard

10/17/2025

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Valentin Vacherot won the Shanghai Masters 1000, rising to world No. 40 in a 164-spot leap.
He defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final after overcoming Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune.
Because of ranking cut-offs, both cousins missed direct entry into the Paris Masters.
Valentin Vacherot has applied for a wildcard to compete in Paris for the first time.
Arthur Rinderknech is also in contention for a Paris wildcard.

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Story summary

Valentin Vacherot won the Shanghai Masters 1000, rising to world No. 40 in a 164-spot leap.
He defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final after overcoming Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune.
Because of ranking cut-offs, both cousins missed direct entry into the Paris Masters.
Valentin Vacherot has applied for a wildcard to compete in Paris for the first time.
Arthur Rinderknech is also in contention for a Paris wildcard.