Vacherot Defeats Norrie to Reach Paris Tournament Quarterfinals
Valentin Vacherot continues to impress as he reaches the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters tournament. He achieved this milestone by defeating Cameron Norrie with a score of 7-6(4), 6-4 on Thursday morning.
Vacherot’s Path to Success
Earlier this month, Vacherot made headlines by qualifying for and winning his first-ever Masters title in Shanghai. He notably defeated Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, in the semifinals before overcoming his cousin, Arthur Rinderknech, in the final.
A Remarkable Journey
- Recent tournament: Paris Masters
- Match against Norrie: 7-6(4), 6-4
- Previous title: Masters in Shanghai
- Defeated player: Novak Djokovic (semifinals)
- Final opponent: Arthur Rinderknech
“I didn’t expect it,” Vacherot commented, reflecting on his recent successes. “It’s great that I’m continuing my journey here; perhaps I enjoy these matches even more than in Shanghai.”
Upcoming Challenges
In the quarterfinals, Vacherot will face Félix Auger-Aliassime from Quebec, the ninth seed, who advanced by defeating German player Daniel Altmaier 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Other Notable Matches
- Ben Shelton (5th seed) defeated Andrey Rublev (12th seed): 7-6(6), 6-3
- Jannik Sinner won against Francisco Cerundolo: 7-5, 6-1
Sinner is pursuing his goal to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking, currently held by Carlos Alcaraz. He needs to win the tournament to achieve this milestone.
Quarterfinal Matchups
- Vacherot vs. Auger-Aliassime
- Shelton vs. Sinner
In other matches, Taylor Fritz fell short against Alexander Bublik, who won 7-6(5), 6-2. Meanwhile, Alex De Minaur dismissed Karen Khachanov with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
Current Tournament Status
The reigning champion, Alexander Zverev, is set to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The winner of this match will go on to compete against Daniil Medvedev, who recently defeated Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4.
