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Arthur Rinderknech Reflects on the Surreal Shanghai Final Against His Cousin Valentin Vacherot: Emotion, Nerves, and Cramps on the Podium – A Unique Moment in Tennis History

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'I Booked My Flight 5 Minutes After the Ceremony': Rinderknech Opens Up on Surreal Shanghai Final vs Cousin

Video - Fonseca, Vacherot, Mensik: the nine players who opened their ATP record in 2025

07/12/2025 07:14 - Adrien Guyot

9 players have won their first ATP title in 2025. On the French side, Alexandre Muller experienced the joy of a triumph on the main tour right from the start of the season in Hong Kong.

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Video - Fonseca, Vacherot, Mensik: the nine players who opened their ATP record in 2025

Vacherot on his new status: "Shanghai changed everything for me"

26/10/2025 18:14 - Jules Hypolite

The surprise hero of Shanghai continues to live a waking dream. From a Challenger player to a member of the world's top 40, the Monegasque is savoring every moment before his entry into the Rolex Pari...

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Vacherot on his new status: Shanghai changed everything for me

"The Shanghai chapter is turned," declares Rinderknech ahead of his Rolex Paris Masters debut

25/10/2025 16:33 - Jules Hypolite

After their surprising final in Shanghai, Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot are focusing on the Rolex Paris Masters. The former assures that this magical journey is behind them, but the draw co...

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The Shanghai chapter is turned, declares Rinderknech ahead of his Rolex Paris Masters debut

Vacherot's Title in Shanghai? It's Our Fault," Laments Bublik

22/10/2025 12:35 - Clément Gehl

Valentin Vacherot surprised the entire tennis world by winning the Shanghai Masters 1000, despite coming through the qualifying rounds. When asked about this topic, Alexander Bublik explained the rea...

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Vacherot's Title in Shanghai? It's Our Fault, Laments Bublik

Vacherot Aims to Shine in Basel: "I Want to Repeat What I Did in Shanghai"

20/10/2025 15:45 - Jules Hypolite

Valentin Vacherot hasn't had time to catch his breath after his triumph in Shanghai. Present in Basel, the Monegasque player shares his desire to "repeat the same thing tennis-wise and physically." V...

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Vacherot Aims to Shine in Basel: I Want to Repeat What I Did in Shanghai

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

16/10/2025 14:06 - Arthur Millot

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 w...

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Andy Roddick: What Vacherot did is not a fluke

"Surreal," Vacherot speaks for the first time on his social media

16/10/2025 09:47 - Clément Gehl

Valentin Vacherot has returned home to Monaco following his title win in Shanghai. On his Instagram account, he spoke out to express his state of mind, not forgetting his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, w...

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Surreal, Vacherot speaks for the first time on his social media

Berrettini alerts the ATP: "We don't want to see players suffer like that"

15/10/2025 18:46 - Jules Hypolite

He thought he had seen it all, but the Asian tour left its mark on Matteo Berrettini like never before. The Italian describes unbearable conditions and calls on the ATP to act to preserve both health ...

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Berrettini alerts the ATP: We don't want to see players suffer like that

Bertolucci takes aim at Sinner: "One time it's cramps, another time it's the stomach"

15/10/2025 15:47 - Arthur Millot

Paolo Bertolucci, former world No. 12 and respected voice of Italian tennis, has criticized his compatriot Jannik Sinner. Appearing on Sky Sport Italia, he commented on the latter's withdrawal in Shan...

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Bertolucci takes aim at Sinner: One time it's cramps, another time it's the stomach

Vacherot Becomes the 5th Player to Win a First ATP Title at a Masters 1000

15/10/2025 13:33 - Arthur Millot

This is a performance that will be etched in tennis history. Monegasque Valentin Vacherot achieved the feat of winning his very first ATP title at a Masters 1000 tournament. A rare occurrence that had...

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Vacherot Becomes the 5th Player to Win a First ATP Title at a Masters 1000

Vacherot enjoys his Shanghai title: the Monegasque met Prince Albert II

15/10/2025 06:44 - Adrien Guyot

The Shanghai Masters 1000 saw Valentin Vacherot triumph after an exceptional run. Coming through the qualifiers, Valentin Vacherot will remember the 2025 Shanghai tournament for a very long time. The...

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Vacherot enjoys his Shanghai title: the Monegasque met Prince Albert II

A first tournament after his Shanghai title: Vacherot receives a wild card in Basel

14/10/2025 15:20 - Adrien Guyot

Surprise winner of the Shanghai Masters 1000, Valentin Vacherot will compete in the ATP 500 tournament in Basel next week. Last weekend, Valentin Vacherot delivered an XXL performance by becoming the...

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A first tournament after his Shanghai title: Vacherot receives a wild card in Basel

A wild-card for Vacherot? "It's really a question that's being asked," says Pioline

14/10/2025 11:09 - Arthur Millot

In Shanghai, the Monegasque Valentin Vacherot achieved the most remarkable feat of his career, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by the radar of French tennis's top decision-makers. Questioned by RMC Spor...

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A wild-card for Vacherot? It's really a question that's being asked, says Pioline

Video - Vacherot Welcomed as a Hero at Nice Airport

14/10/2025 06:04 - Arthur Millot

In Nice, on Monday evening, as he had just set foot on the ground at the airport after his victorious return from the Shanghai Masters 1000, Valentin Vacherot was greeted by his family, friends, and M...

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Video - Vacherot Welcomed as a Hero at Nice Airport

Rinderknech, defeated by his cousin in Shanghai: "A golden opportunity missed," says Escudé

13/10/2025 15:16 - Jules Hypolite

Arthur Rinderknech saw his dream slip away in the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000, defeated by his cousin Valentin Vacherot. A defeat as cruel as it was symbolic, which Nicolas Escudé analyzes blun...

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Rinderknech, defeated by his cousin in Shanghai: A golden opportunity missed, says Escudé

From 204th to 40th: Vacherot makes the 2nd biggest jump for a first entry into the top 100

13/10/2025 13:09 - Arthur Millot

Valentin Vacherot didn't just win matches this week, he also defied the odds by making a historic leap. By entering the ATP Top 100 for the first time, the Monegasque player climbs 164 spots in the ra...

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From 204th to 40th: Vacherot makes the 2nd biggest jump for a first entry into the top 100

After the Vacherot-Rinderknech cousins, time for a brotherly duel in Stockholm

13/10/2025 12:55 - Arthur Millot

The Stockholm tournament is about to witness a rare moment: brothers Elias and Mikael Ymer will face each other for the first time in an official match on the main tour. Although they have shared doz...

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After the Vacherot-Rinderknech cousins, time for a brotherly duel in Stockholm

Video - The day when Nadal and Djokovic could no longer stand after their Australian Open 2012 final

13/10/2025 12:31 - Arthur Millot

It was a summer night in Melbourne, but what the tennis world experienced that evening was almost mythical. On January 29, 2012, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic faced off for the title at the Australi...

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Video - The day when Nadal and Djokovic could no longer stand after their Australian Open 2012 final

"It's science fiction": Khachanov on Shanghai final

13/10/2025 11:39 - Arthur Millot

It's rare for the tennis world to witness such an improbable scenario as the one that unfolded in Shanghai. The Chinese Masters 1000 delivered a final that came out of nowhere: Valentin Vacherot, rank...

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It's science fiction: Khachanov on Shanghai final

ATP Rankings: Vacherot climbs 164 spots, Rinderknech Top 30, Alcaraz widens the gap

13/10/2025 07:05 - Clément Gehl

The Shanghai Masters 1000 concluded this Sunday with Valentin Vacherot's victory, leading to consequences in the rankings. Coming from the qualifiers, the Monegasque player gained 164 spots and entere...

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ATP Rankings: Vacherot climbs 164 spots, Rinderknech Top 30, Alcaraz widens the gap

Such a thing will never happen again," says Rinderknech about his final against Vacherot

13/10/2025 06:16 - Clément Gehl

Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot, cousins, faced each other in the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000. The story is as beautiful as it is improbable, as Rinderknech stated when questioned abou...

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Such a thing will never happen again, says Rinderknech about his final against Vacherot

Video - Exhausted, Rinderknech Suffers Cramps During Vacherot's Speech in Shanghai

12/10/2025 20:54 - Jules Hypolite

The twelve days of competition were extremely intense in Shanghai, with weather conditions difficult for the players to manage. Arthur Rinderknech, who had a fabulous run in the Chinese city, was sto...

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Video - Exhausted, Rinderknech Suffers Cramps During Vacherot's Speech in Shanghai

Video - Lunar Moment in Shanghai: When Kyrgios Challenges His Own Serve Hoping It's a Fault

12/10/2025 20:14 - Jules Hypolite

Few players call upon hawk-eye to see their ball go out of bounds. Yet that's exactly what Nick Kyrgios did at the 2015 Shanghai Masters 1000. Frustrated by an unplayable return from Kei Nishikori, t...

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Video - Lunar Moment in Shanghai: When Kyrgios Challenges His Own Serve Hoping It's a Fault

Vacherot calms things down after his Shanghai triumph: "No question of burning out"

12/10/2025 19:49 - Jules Hypolite

After an unexpectedly won Masters 1000, Vacherot chooses caution. For now, the Monegasque is only registered for one tournament before the end of the season. Valentin Vacherot's epic run in Shanghai ...

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Vacherot calms things down after his Shanghai triumph: No question of burning out

Five New Masters 1000 Winners, a Rare Feat in the 21st Century

12/10/2025 18:46 - Jules Hypolite

The ATP Tour has never seemed so open. Five players have clinched their first Masters 1000 title this season, a number that signals a changing of the guard. While 2025 has been defined by a duel betw...

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Five New Masters 1000 Winners, a Rare Feat in the 21st Century

It's simply stunning": Prince Albert II's powerful message to Valentin Vacherot after his triumph in Shanghai

12/10/2025 17:13 - Jules Hypolite

At 26 years old, Valentin Vacherot made Monegasque tennis history in Shanghai. Prince Albert II, visibly moved, praised the player's "stunning" performance while paying tribute to "the team and family...

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It's simply stunning: Prince Albert II's powerful message to Valentin Vacherot after his triumph in Shanghai

Federer Present During Shanghai Final: "I Was Watching to See How He Reacted," Says Vacherot

12/10/2025 14:38 - Clément Gehl

Roger Federer attended the Masters 1000 final between Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot. Additional pressure or a source of motivation? The Monegasque answered in a press conference: "Yes, I'm...

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Federer Present During Shanghai Final: I Was Watching to See How He Reacted, Says Vacherot

It's pretty crazy to say, but even this summer I had this tournament in mind," reveals Vacherot

12/10/2025 14:30 - Clément Gehl

In a press conference after his title in Shanghai, Valentin Vacherot reveals that his goal for the end of the 2025 season was to break into the Top 100. He also revealed something surprising about the...

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It's pretty crazy to say, but even this summer I had this tournament in mind, reveals Vacherot

We stepped onto the court with the sole objective of beating each other," says Vacherot after his Shanghai title

12/10/2025 13:28 - Clément Gehl

This Shanghai Masters 1000 final had a special flavor as it pitted two cousins against each other, Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech. Additionally, it was the first final on the main tour for t...

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We stepped onto the court with the sole objective of beating each other, says Vacherot after his Shanghai title

Wow a new mens and woman's Roland garros champion this year

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MadrGarison

sport

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Not Djokovic

Following my poll yesterday, now Djokovic is out. Does this mean it is Zverev's best chance of getting that elusive grand slam? Is it his year?

Whatever happens now, none of the players in the men's draw have ever won a slam before. It's more open and very interesting.

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Who will win the men's draw?

Now that Sinner was knocked out in a shock defeat, who will win the men's title at Roland Garros?

Djokovic

Zverev

Other

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Amazing match and level from the first minute. Winning 9 matches in a row from the qualy to the final. Insane!

JoyBoy

Come on Jakub, let's go for it

TheFireWraith

Serves her right for being unsportsmanlike in Madrid! Great work Andreeva!

Jwest54

Lol Kostyuk refused to shake Andreeva’s hand in Madrid because she’s unsportsmanlike. Now getting her clocked cleaned. Love it.

Jwest54

Well done Marta, for not shaking hands. Russians shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near sporting events

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