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World number 204 Valentin Vacherot upset his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.<\/b><\/p>\n
Monaco’s Vacherot fought back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 against the world number 54 to become the lowest-ranked ATP Masters 1,000 champion since the series began in 1990.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old earns prize money of \u00a3824,000 – more than double Vacherot’s previous career earnings of \u00a3380,000.<\/p>\n
He sealed the success with a searing forehand down the line and, after hugging Rinderknech at the net, sprinted off court and up to one of the boxes to celebrate with his coach and family.<\/p>\n
Vacherot then continued the winner’s tradition of writing a message on one of the courtside cameras, writing “Grandpa and Grandma would be proud”.<\/p>\n
Both players struggled to hold back tears during their post-match speeches on court, while Rinderknech tumbled off the back of the stage as his cousin spoke.<\/p>\n
“It is unreal what just happened – I have no idea what is happening right now. I am not even dreaming, it is just crazy,” said Vacherot.<\/p>\n
“There has to be one loser but I think there are two winners today. One family that won and I think for the sport of tennis, the story is unreal.”<\/p>\n
Frenchman Rinderknech added: “Valentin, you gave everything. I am so happy for you. Two cousins are stronger than one.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n