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Valentin Vacherot begins title defense at Shanghai Masters with win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Valentin Vacherot begins title defense at Shanghai Masters with win
Summary

Valentin Vacherot has advanced in his title defense at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Sebastian Baez 6-4, 7-6(5). Vacherot, ranked 14th, credits his success to the quicker court conditions this year compared to 2025. He expressed excitement about returning to center court after his remarkable title run as a qualifier last year. Vacherot aims to become the first player since 2015 to defend his title successfully at this event. His next challenge is against 15th seed Tommy Paul.

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  • •Vacherot won against Baez in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
  • •He is currently ranked world number 14, a career high.
  • •Vacherot achieved significant wins at previous tournaments leading to this event.
  • •The courts at the Shanghai Masters are reportedly faster this year.
  • •Next, he faces Tommy Paul, whom he has never played before.
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  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Valentin Vacherot reveals what is different about the Shanghai Masters this year after beginning his title defence
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Valentin Vacherot has continued his winning streak at the Shanghai Masters. Vacherot won the Shanghai Masters as the world number 204 last year, in an...

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