Novak Djokovic was disappointed in Shanghai.
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise loss in China. EPA / AOP
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic He experienced a great surprise in the Shanghai Masters 1000 tournament.
Monaco Valentin Vacherotworld list number 204, dropped the tennis legend directly in two installments by 6-3, 6-4.
This is a historical achievement. No player has ever reached the ATP Masters 1000 final from such a low ranking.
26-year-old Vacherot arrived in the tournament as a deputy player, eventually reached the qualifiers and advanced directly to the finals.
Djokovic was in trouble in Shanghai as he had to seek medical assistance in his lower back in the opening round. The heat and humidity tormented the Serbian throughout the tournament, and the movement on the field at times looked painful.
Vacherot was speechless after the match.
– This is absolutely crazy. Just the fact that I was on the field against Djokovic was an incredible experience, he said in a field interview Reuters by.
Djokovic showed a sports spirit and praised his opponent.
– I want to congratulate Valentin. He played great and earned a victory. I told him on the web that his attitude and games were great. Better won today, Djokovic said.
Vacherot meets in the finals either his cousin Arthur Rinderknechin or Russian Daniil Medvedev. As a result of the tournament, he rises to at least 58 in ATP.
Valentin Vacherot had no faith what had just been done. EPA / AOP