Valentin Vacherot's Fairytale Win at Shanghai Masters
Valentin Vacherot secured his first ATP title by defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech at the Shanghai Masters.
Vacherot, who entered the tournament as an alternate player, made a remarkable run to claim the Masters 1000 event.
He became the fifth man in history to win his first ATP title in a Masters 1000 level, following in the footsteps of Jakub Mensik, who won the Miami Open earlier this year.
Notably, Vacherot beat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, who was the fifth-seeded player he defeated en route to his successful run.
His 'Sick Run' comment went viral after the win.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins first ATP title in Shanghai.