Sport|TennisVacherot stuns Djokovic, faces cousin Rinderknech in Shanghai Masters finalMonaco’s 204th-ranked Vacherot ousts Djokovic before his cousin beats Medvedev to set up a rare tennis masters final.
## Sports Update: Shanghai Masters Finals
Sports Update: Shanghai Masters Finals
Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech have reached the final of the Shanghai Masters after defeating former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.
Ranked 204th, Vacherot became the lowest-ranked player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final by defeating Djokovic 6-3, 6-4. Vacherot, a qualifier, challenged Djokovic with effective drop shots and rallies, leading to medical timeouts for Djokovic. Vacherot's victory marks the first time a player from Monaco has reached an ATP Tour final in the open era.
Rinderknech overcame Medvedev with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win. After losing the first set, Rinderknech secured an early break in the second set and maintained strong returns, ultimately winning the match.
Ranked 204th, Vacherot became the lowest-ranked player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final by defeating Djokovic 6-3, 6-4.
Both players will compete in the final, marking a significant achievement for their family. Their performances in the semifinals set the stage for an intriguing final match.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
