Valentin Vacherot has made history by becoming the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion.
Vacherot, ranked 204 at the start of the event, won the Masters 1000 title in China, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
His fairytale run captured the tennis world’s attention.
For Vacherot, Shanghai was a key opportunity to make a major ranking breakthrough, and his win turned his dream into one of the season’s most inspiring achievements.
Author's summary: Vacherot makes history with Shanghai Masters win.