Another shocker in Shanghai! Cousins outside the world’s top 50 to clash in Masters final
Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot set for showdown in prestigious tournament final
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On October 11 in Shanghai, China, the ATP Masters semi-finals delivered a double dose of upsets that sent shockwaves through the tennis world.
Earlier, world No. 204 Valentin Vacherot from Monaco stunned everyone by toppling Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book a place in the final. Awaiting him there will be none other than his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, representing France.
Rinderknech, ranked 54th in the ATP standings, battled past Daniil Medvedev—competing under a neutral flag—in a three-set thriller. Remarkably, Arthur has now become the oldest Frenchman ever to reach his first Masters series final.
The championship clash is set for tomorrow, October 12.
Jan Novak
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