Who is Valentin Vacherot?

Valentin Vacherot is a 26-year-old tennis player from Monaco who is currently ranked world #204. He has pulled off an incredible run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, reaching the quarterfinals of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.

How did Vacherot perform at the Shanghai Masters?

Vacherot, a qualifier, has defeated three seeded players consecutively to reach the quarterfinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters. His victories include wins over 14th seed Alexander Bublik, 20th seed Tomas Machac, and 27th seed Tallon Griekspoor.

What is the significance of Vacherot's achievement?

Vacherot's run to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters is historic, as he is the first Monegasque player to reach a tour-level quarterfinal. His achievement is all the more remarkable given his struggles with injury last year, which sidelined him for six months.

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Qualifier Vacherot Defies Odds, Secures Historic Quarter-Final Berth in Shanghai

7 Oct

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Summary

Valentin Vacherot, world #204, reaches first ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal
Overcomes 3 seeded players in Shanghai, including Bublik, Machac, and Griekspoor
Emotional moment for Vacherot, who reflects on tough times and injury struggles

In a remarkable turn of events, Valentin Vacherot, a qualifier ranked world #204, has secured a historic quarterfinal berth at the prestigious Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Monegasque player's unbelievable run has seen him defeat three seeded opponents, including Alexander Bublik, Tomas Machac, and Tallon Griekspoor, in a thrilling two-hour, 22-minute battle that ended just shy of 1 a.m. on October 7th, 2025.

Vacherot's achievement is all the more remarkable given his struggles last year, when he was sidelined for six months due to injury. The 26-year-old has described this as the "reward" for the tough times he has endured, and the emotion was palpable as he reflected on the journey that has led him to this point. Vacherot's rise to the quarterfinals has been nothing short of extraordinary, and he has now skyrocketed to world #130 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.