Lowest ranked player wins Masters

Valentin Vacherot, ranked world No. 204, won the Shanghai Masters by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, becoming the lowest‑ranked Masters 1000 champion.

by Chris Hanretty

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Chris Hanretty

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This has been an incredible week for Valentin Vacherot: first Monégasque to win at ATP1000 level, and lowest ranked to ever do so youtu.be/sTlHqhHIKis?...

Cousins Arthur Rinderknech vs Valentin Vacherot Historic Final 🏆 | Shanghai 2025 Final Highlights

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