The Arthur Rinderknech versus Valentin Vacherot match made history as only the third all-unseeded final in a Masters 1000 event.
Valentin Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 scoreline, coming from a set down.
Grandpa and grandma would be proud
Vacherot became the lowest-ranked player (No.204) to reach a Masters 1000 tournament final since 1990 after knocking out Novak Djokovic in the semifinal.
Author's summary: Vacherot wins historic Shanghai Masters final.