Valentin Vacherot has made history as the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion, winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Ranked 204 at the start of the event, Vacherot qualified and won the title, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
Vacherot viewed Shanghai as a key opportunity to break into the top 100, and his determination paid off, making his dream a reality.
Shanghai had been on his mind long before the tournament began, believing it could help him make a major ranking breakthrough.
This fairytale run has captured the tennis world's attention, making it one of the greatest underdog stories in ATP history.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic title.