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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

World No 204 stuns Holger Rune to make Shanghai Masters history

Valentin Vacherot celebrates after his match against Holger Rune - (Getty Images)

World No 204 Valentin Vacherot stunned Holger Rune to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, becoming the lowest-ranked player to advance to the semi-finals of an ATP 1000 event in 26 years.

Qualifier Vacherot, 26, defeated the World No 11 Rune 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, converting his third match point to become the first player representing Monaco to reach an ATP Tour semi-final.

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