Andy Roddick: "What Vacherot did is not a fluke"

le 16/10/2025 à 15h06

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When the two global tennis figures, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, withdrew from the Shanghai tournament, no one would have bet on Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world. And yet, it was he who seized the opportunity.

In his podcast "Served with Andy Roddick," the former world number one shared his analysis of this unexpected triumph:

"When Carlos Alcaraz decided not to go to Shanghai after his victory in Tokyo and Jannik Sinner withdrew due to cramps, everything opened up. It was a favorable draw for the bold. His tournament was incredible. It was truly beautiful to watch. So many matches in just a few days, real marathons.

What Vacherot did is not a fluke. It takes mental strength and a lot of physical endurance. From now on, every match he won earned him points. And he's only 26 years old. He can now perfectly plan his 2026 season."

Finally, the former 2003 US Open champion did not fail to acknowledge Arthur Rinderknech, Vacherot's opponent in the final: "He beat Zverev and Medvedev. That's no small feat. Since Wimbledon, he has been truly formidable."

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31e, 1483 points

29e, 1540 points

Rinderknech A

Vacherot V • Q

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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