ATP Paris: Vacherot Dominates Lehecka to Join His Cousin Rinderknech in the Second Round

Two weeks after his surprise triumph in Shanghai, Valentin Vacherot delivers another strong performance: a swift victory over world No. 18 Jiri Lehecka in his opening match at the Paris Masters 1000.

In just 53 minutes, the Monegasque extinguished Jiri Lehecka, 6-1, 6-3, under the spotlight of the Rolex Paris Masters center court. Facing a Czech player who was a finalist in Antwerp, he showcased bold tennis, driven by a powerful first serve (83% of points won) and impressive efficiency (3/5 break points converted).

But that's not all, because since the beginning of the month, Vacherot has a record of four wins against Top 20 players. An impressive statistic for a player who, not long ago, was battling it out on the Challenger circuit.

And now? A rematch of the Shanghai final against his cousin Arthur Rinderknech.