The Arthur Rinderknech versus Valentin Vacherot match has become only the third all-unseeded final in the history of a Masters 1000 event.
Valentin Vacherot scripted history on Sunday, October 12, coming from a set down to beat Arthur Rinderknech, his cousin, with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 scoreline.
“Grandpa and grandma would be proud”
Valentin Vacherot made history by becoming the lowest-ranked player (No.204) to reach a championship clash of a Masters 1000 tournament since 1990, after knocking out Novak Djokovic in the semifinal.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins Shanghai Masters final against cousin Rinderknech.