Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters Title
Valentin Vacherot, world number 204 from Monaco, won the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final with a score of 4-6 6-3 6-3.
This victory made Vacherot the first player from Monaco to win an ATP singles title and the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP Masters 1000 event.
The victorious Vacherot was overwhelmed with emotion, before sharing a heartfelt embrace with his older cousin Rinderknech.
- Vacherot's career prize money was under $600,000 before the win.
- The Shanghai Masters title will earn him over $1 million.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins first ATP title.