Valentin Vacherot defeats cousin Arthur Rinderknech to lift Shanghai Masters trophy

Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot achieved a historic first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Shanghai Masters, defeating cousin Arthur Rinderknech. Ranked world No. 204, Vacherot became the lowest-ranked winner ever, overcoming Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune en route. His emotional victory, celebrated with family, propels him into the Top 50.