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Monegasque Marvel: Vacherot Reaches Monte-Carlo Round of 16
9 Apr
Summary
- Valentin Vacherot is the first Monegasque in 20 years to reach the Round of 16.
- He defeated Lorenzo Musetti, the fourth seed, in a challenging match.
- Vacherot achieved a personal milestone on the courts where he first played.

Valentin Vacherot has achieved a remarkable milestone at the Monte-Carlo tennis tournament, reaching the Round of 16. This historic achievement marks the first time in 20 years a Monegasque player has advanced this far in the prestigious event. Vacherot secured his spot by defeating the tournament's fourth seed, Lorenzo Musetti, in a hard-fought match.
The victory holds profound personal significance for Vacherot, as it took place on the familiar courts of Monte-Carlo, where he first learned to play tennis as a child. He expressed deep emotion about this "homecoming" win, his second Top 5 victory after his maiden Masters 1000 title in Shanghai. This accomplishment echoes the past success of Benjamin Balleret, Vacherot's coach and half-brother, who was the last Monegasque player to reach the Round of 16 in 2006.
Vacherot is scheduled to face Hubert Hurkacz in the Round of 16. The tournament also features other notable matches, including Joao Fonseca against Matteo Berrettini, and top seeds Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz competing against their respective opponents.