I've never seen anything like it": Gilles Simon's stunned reaction to the Vacherot-Rinderknech final in Shanghai

le 11/10/2025 à 16h16

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Even former champions can't believe it. The qualification of cousins Vacherot and Rinderknech for the Shanghai Masters 1000 final has stunned Gilles Simon, who calls it a "scenario never seen before" on the men's tour.

The beautiful story between Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech continues in Shanghai. The two cousins managed to defeat Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev to set up an unprecedented face-off in the final of the season's penultimate Masters 1000 tournament.

A feat praised by former player Gilles Simon, who posted the following message on his X account:

"This is absolutely crazy. I don't recall such an improbable final in men's tennis. Congratulations to Arthur and Valentin for their huge performances in this tournament and may the best man win.

Djokovic N • 4

Vacherot V • Q

3

4

6

Vacherot Valentin

31e, 1483 points

Djokovic Novak

4e, 4830 points

Rinderknech A

Vacherot V • Q

6

3

4

6

Medvedev D • 16

Rinderknech A

6

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4

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Rinderknech Arthur

29e, 1540 points

Shanghai

Draw

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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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Nov 30/25

What a finish this is.. I believe King has used his boost for today. Skelp is closing strong. Two wins and he claims 1st if I lose my last prediction.

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