The Arthur Rinderknech versus Valentin Vacherot match made history as only the third all-unseeded final in a Masters 1000 event.
Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, who are cousins, were overcome with emotion after the Shanghai Masters final.
Valentin Vacherot wrote, “Grandpa and grandma would be proud” on the camera.
Vacherot came from a set down to beat Rinderknech with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 scoreline, making him the lowest-ranked player (No.204) to reach a Masters 1000 tournament final since 1990.
Author's summary: Cousins clash in historic Shanghai Masters final.