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Valentin Vacherot recalls advice from Novak Djokovic after Shanghai Masters win

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Valentin Vacherot recalls advice from Novak Djokovic after Shanghai Masters win

Summary

Valentin Vacherot reflects on his historic win at the 2025 Shanghai Masters, where he became the lowest-ranked player to claim an ATP Masters 1000 title. Vacherot defeated Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and went on to beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final. He recalls Djokovic's kindness post-match and the respect shown amidst their competitive match. Vacherot will begin his title defense against Sebastian Baez in the first round of the current tournament.

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•Vacherot won the Shanghai Masters as the lowest-ranked player at No. 204.
•He defeated Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
•In the final, Vacherot beat Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
•He will face Sebastian Baez in the first round of his title defense.

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This time last year, Valentin Vacherot was making tennis history in the most extraordinary way Vacherot became the lowest-ranked player ever to win an ATP...
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