Valentin Vacherot completed his astounding run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Sunday, defeating cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win his first ATP Tour title and become the lowest-ranked champion of an ATP Masters 1000 event.

"It is unreal what just happened. I have no idea what is happening right now. I am not even dreaming. It is just crazy," Vacherot said. "I am just so happy with my performances the past two weeks. I just want to thank everyone who has helped with my career since the beginning. There has to be one loser but I think there is two winners today, one family that won. And I think for the sport of tennis, the story is unreal."

Vacherot, ranked No. 204 in the world, also became the first player from Monaco to win on the ATP Tour.

He entered the tournament with

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