Valentin Vacherot Wins Shanghai Masters Title
Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, world number 204, won the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final.
This victory made Vacherot the first player from Monaco to win an ATP singles title and set a record as the lowest-ranked player to triumph at an ATP Masters 1000 event.
The victorious Vacherot was overwhelmed with emotion, before sharing a heartfelt embrace with his older cousin Rinderknech, 30.
Vacherot's win will significantly increase his career prize money, from under $600,000 to over $1 million.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters title.