You deserve it, you played incredibly": The respectful handshake between Djokovic and Vacherot in Shanghai

le 11/10/2025 à 12h49

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The first semifinal of the Shanghai Masters 1000 has delivered its verdict. Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th in the world, achieved another feat in this tournament and defeated four-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6-3, 6-4).

The fairy tale continues for the Monegasque player as he advances to the final against either Daniil Medvedev or Arthur Rinderknech. At the net, during the traditional post-match handshake, Vacherot and Djokovic exchanged a few words after their battle, and their conversation was captured by Tennis TV (see video below).

"Djokovic: You deserve it, you played incredibly. Keep it up!

Vacherot: It was such a pleasure for me to play against you at least once, don't retire!

Dernière modification le 11/10/2025 à 13h11

Vacherot Valentin

31e, 1483 points

Djokovic Novak

4e, 4830 points

Djokovic N • 4

Vacherot V • Q

Shanghai

Draw

Respectful handshake. Well, that show of sportsmanship will make up for all the digressions we've seen during the tournaments lately.

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I love tennis

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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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