78 m. ago Valentin Vacherot beats cousin Arthur Rinderknech to complete Shanghai Masters fairytale

Vacherot, who started the week as an alternate and World No 204, becomes the lowest-ranked Masters champion in history

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83 m. ago Shanghai Masters finalist caused Wimbledon havoc and speaks out on family rival

The Shanghai Masters finalist has been embroiled in on-court controversy

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88 m. ago World No 204 Vacherot defeats cousin Rinderknech to seal fairytale Shanghai win

Qualifier earns 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory in finalBecomes lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000Valentin Vacherot closed out one of the most shocking big tournament runs in the history of professional tennis by becoming the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 title as he roared back from a set down to defeat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and triumph at the Shanghai Masters.There is little precedent for so many of Vacherot’s achievements over the past two weeks. At No 204, the 26-year-old had only narrowly entered the qualifying draw, where he was the second-lowest ranked direct entrant, due to a number of late injury withdrawals. He is also the third qualifier to win a Masters 1000 title in the 35-year history of the format and the first Monegasque player in history to win any ATP title. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Vacherot v Rinderknech live: Shanghai Masters final result as Vacherot defeats cousin to complete fairytale run

Vacherot, who started the week as an alternate and World No 204, becomes the lowest-ranked Masters champion in history

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3 h. ago Vacherot v Rinderknech live: Shanghai Masters final latest score as tennis cousins into deciding set in historic showdown

The rank outsiders knocked out a string of seeds to set up an extraordinary family affair in Shanghai

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3 h. ago Novak Djokovic's schedule as injury worries pile up after Shanghai Masters pain

Novjson Djokovic was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, with the Serb clearly nursing another injury

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4 h. ago Vacherot v Rinderknech live: Shanghai Masters final latest score as tennis cousins meet in unlikely showdown

The rank outsiders knocked out a string of seeds to set up an extraordinary family affair in Shanghai

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5 h. ago Novak Djokovic's short message at the net speaks volumes after Shanghai Masters exit

Valentin Vacherot defeated Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, and the Serbian legend was in a charitable mood after the match

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6 h. ago Valentin Vacherot v Arthur Rinderknech live: Shanghai Masters final latest as tennis cousins meet in unlikely showdown

The rank outsiders knocked out a string of seeds to set up an extraordinary family affair in Shanghai

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7 h. ago Two reasons Roger Federer joined Carlos Alcaraz to watch Novak Djokovic put in his place

Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz were seen together at the 2024 Shanghai Masters final - watching Jannik Sinner clinch the title by beating Novak Djokovic

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21 h. ago Is Shanghai Masters final on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Valentin Vacherot v Arthur Rinderknech online

The cousins will meet in a rare family affair in Sunday’s Shanghai Masters final

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21 h. ago World No 204 Vacherot topples Djokovic to set up cousin v cousin Shanghai final

Qualifier and world No 54 to meet in historic match-upVacherot becomes lowest-ranked Masters 1000 finalistThe Shanghai Masters will witness one of the most astounding climaxes to any tournament as two cousins, Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, extended their shock breakthrough runs with monumental wins to face each other in the final.Vacherot continued his fairytale by toppling an injured Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to become the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 finalist. In his first match against a top-five opponent, the Monégasque world No 204 maintained his composure as Djokovic appeared to struggle with his left gluteal muscle from early in the first set. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Tears flow as cousins to face off in tennis final after Novak Djokovic upset

Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot will face off in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday after a double surprise in the semi-final.

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22 h. ago Valentin Vacherot to face cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters final

Monegasque qualifier Vacherot stunned Novak Djokovic and will face his French cousin Rinderknech in Sunday’s showpiece.

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23 h. ago World No 204 Valentin Vacherot downs Novak Djokovic to set up Shanghai Masters final against cousin Arthur Rinderknech

The unheralded Monegasque Vacherot will take on his first cousin Rinderknech in Sunday’s remarkable final

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25 h. ago Novak Djokovic reveals why he'll never be friends with Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic has explained why he will never be friends with fellow tennis great Rafael Nadal, despite admitting there is 'great respect' between them.

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25 h. ago Novak Djokovic's true character on show with gesture right after Shanghai Masters exit

Novak Djokovic was beaten in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters by Valentin Vacherot on Saturday, but the Serbian tennis great showed class to the crowd after his exit from the tournament

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25 h. ago What Novak Djokovic refused to respond to after painful loss to world No.204

Novak Djokovic was beaten 6-3 6-4 by world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters, with the Serbian refusing to discuss two key topics

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25 h. ago World No.204 Valentin Vacherot's statement after dumping out Novak Djokovic says everything

Novak Djokovic had hoped to be part of one of the most iconic moments in tennis history but he was instead upset 6-3, 6-4 by world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai Masters semi-final

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25 h. ago Novak Djokovic stunned in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot’s fairytale continues

The Monegasque qualifier, ranked 204th in the world, beat the 24-time grand slam champion in straight sets.

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