4 h. ago Novak Djokovic's conqueror Valentin Vacherot defeats cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters title

World No204 had stunned the Serb in the semi-finals

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6 h. ago Cousins, tears and a Cinderella story for the ages at the Shanghai Masters

Valentin Vacherot made history as he defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the Shanghai final, becoming the lowest-ranked Masters champion of all time and first from Monaco

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7 h. ago ‘Can we get some help?’ – Tennis star falls off stage as cousin seals historic Masters win with both in tears at speech

A TENNIS star fell off stage in agony after losing to his COUSIN in a historic final. Arthur Rinderknech faced his relative Valentin Vacherot, the world No204, in a shock Shanghai Masters final line-up. Vacherot was an alternate for qualifying, getting in when others withdrew, then came through the entire field, beating Novak Djokovic in...

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8 h. 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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8 h. 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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12 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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30 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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30 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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32 h. ago Novak Djokovic offers no excuses as Valentin Vacherot produces 'amazing game' to reach first Masters final

World No204 could face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters final

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33 h. ago World No 204 Valentin Vacherot stuns Novak Djokovic to reach Shanghai Masters final

The unheralded Monegasque could meet his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in Sunday’s final

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33 h. ago Novak Djokovic loses Shanghai Masters semi after lashing out over injury frustration

A back injury meant Novak Djokovic couldn't perform at his best in his Shanghai Masters semi-final clash against Valentin Vacherot, and the 6-3, 6-4 defeat denies him the chance of another title

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic ‘just trying to stay alive’ during win in sweltering Shanghai

Djokovic defeated Zizou Bergs and will next face 204th-ranked Valentin Vacherot.

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3 d. ago Novak Djokovic sends commentators into a frenzy with Shanghai Masters actions

Novak Djokovic was in fine form as he beat Zizou Bergs in the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters, with the Serbian producing a moment of magic to win a crucial point

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6 d. ago Novak Djokovic vomits at Shanghai Masters and slams 'brutal' conditions on court

Novak Djokovic was seen throwing up on court during his Shanghai Masters win over Yannick Hanfmann

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