The 2025 Shanghai Masters was a tournament played in brutal conditions and defined by shock results, impacting the ATP Rankings.
Valentin Vacherot, a 204th-ranked Monegasque qualifier, defeated Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final, completing a fairytale run to his first-ever ATP Tour title.
Vacherot won nine consecutive matches, including two in the qualifying rounds, rising +164 in the rankings.
Notable players who missed out include Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic.
Valentin Vacherot's fairytale run to his first-ever ATP Tour title.
Author's summary: Shanghai Masters impacts ATP Rankings.