Valentin Vacherot has made history as the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion, winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters title.
Ranked 204 at the start of the event, Vacherot qualified and went on to win the title, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.
Shanghai had been on his mind long before the tournament began, as a key opportunity to make a major ranking breakthrough.
This win has captured the tennis world's attention, making it one of the greatest underdog stories in ATP history.
Vacherot's determination to make every match count paid off, turning his dream into one of the season's most inspiring achievements.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic title.