ATP Latest News 2025: Vacherot Win Against Rinderknech

The 2025 ATP Tour saw plenty of fireworks, but let’s be honest: nothing came close to the story of Valentin Vacherot. The man came out of the qualifying draw to land an unimaginable Masters 1000 title, and he had to beat his own cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, to do it. 

From Brink of Failure to Shanghai Glory

The stage for this incredible plot twist was the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Vacherot’s was two points from being eliminated in the preliminary qualifiers, yet somehow found the form to tear through the main field. He scalped five seeded players along the way, eventually delivering a seismic knockout punch to the great Novak Djokovic in a legendary semi-final.

• This set up the family final against Rinderknech, who had navigated his own high-stakes path, including taking out Daniil Medvedev.
• Rinderknech, the more established pro and a fierce power player known for his heavy serve and forehand aggression, did exactly what he was supposed to: he claimed the opening set, 6-4.
• The World No. 204—an almost unbelievable ranking for a Masters champion—battled back, showing why he’s a true pressure-proof maestro. He claimed the greatest victory of his career: 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. That comeback was pure clutch, securing his spot as the lowest-ranked player since 1990 to lift a title at this level.

The Nerve Factor in Paris

Less than three weeks later, they faced off again at the Rolex Paris Masters. This time in the second round, Vacherot again proved his newfound psychological edge. He won another three-setter, 6-7(9), 6-3, 6-4, specifically highlighting his defensive grit. The stats were telling: he constantly absorbed Rinderknech’s best shots, successfully snuffing out 11 of the 13 break points his cousin generated.

Vacherot’s 2025 wasn’t about luck; it was about sheer nerve, resilience, and a qualifier who stared down the abyss, then seized his moment to become tennis’s undisputed underdog champion. 

Conclusion

After this great match, all eyes are on the winner, and with the great celebration after back-to-back matches, it would be exciting to see those opponents face off again. Both players had a great match. Stay tuned with Tenniskhelo, the tennis website in India, for more informational updates related to the national and international tennis news, and also contact for tournament management.