Valentin Vacherot Defeats Cousin Rinderknech Again Following Shanghai Victory
Valentin Vacherot continues his impressive performance on the ATP circuit, having recently defeated his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, for the second time in three weeks. Their latest encounter took place at the Paris Masters, where Vacherot emerged victorious with a score of 6-7 (9-11), 6-3, 6-4. This win sets the stage for a third-round match against Britain’s Cameron Norrie.
Vacherot’s Rise in Rankings
The 26-year-old from Monaco achieved a remarkable feat earlier this month at the Shanghai Masters. He became the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP Masters 1,000 title, finishing the tournament as the world number 204. Vacherot’s victory in Shanghai came against Rinderknech, with a final score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. This win earned him his first ATP title along with £824,000 in prize money.
Match Analysis
Vacherot described experiencing heightened tension when competing against Rinderknech. He stated, “I did feel a lot more tension than I did yesterday. Was that because it was Arthur on the other side of the net? Maybe.” He acknowledged that his lack of familiarity with some opponents typically makes matches easier to approach.
- Key Match Stats:
- First set: 6-7 (9-11)
- Second set: 6-3
- Final set: 6-4
Upcoming Challenges
Following his victory over Rinderknech, Vacherot will face Cameron Norrie. Norrie’s recent match saw him come from behind to defeat world number one Carlos Alcaraz, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.
Other Tournament Highlights
- World number two Jannik Sinner won against Zizou Bergs, 6-4, 6-2.
- Alexander Zverev, the defending champion, defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 7-5.
- Casper Ruud lost to Daniel Altmaier, marking an upset.
- Daniil Medvedev received a walkover to the next round after Grigor Dimitrov withdrew.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Alexandre Muller in a tightly contested match.
With Vacherot’s growing reputation, the tennis world will be watching closely as he aims for further success at the Paris Masters and beyond. His journey showcases a blend of determination and skill, as he continues to make a name for himself in professional tennis.
