Valentin Vacherot has become the lowest ranked Masters 1000 champion in history after winning the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Starting as the 204th ranked player, Vacherot qualified and went on to win the title in China, 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 and break into the top 100.
Vacherot's determination paid off, turning his dream into one of the season's most inspiring achievements.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic title.