Vacherot loses in Shanghai again

Valentin Vacherot, who previously won the Shanghai tournament in 2025, was defeated in the third round by Tommy Paul on Monday. The match lasted just one hour and 24 minutes.

Vacherot criticizes his own performance

In an interview with L'Équipe, Vacherot admitted he was frustrated with his performance, calling it "like a piece of garbage." He also said that Tommy Paul played a role in his poor performance.

Vacherot reflects on his physical and mental state

Vacherot explained that he had been physically and mentally tired due to a demanding schedule, including the American tour and the Davis Cup. He said he had only been home for six days since July 25.

Vacherot will lose ranking points

Vacherot will lose 950 ranking points after his third-round exit in Shanghai. As the 2025 champion, he earned 1,000 points, but this year’s loss only gives him 50 points.

Vacherot's ranking is expected to drop

Ranked 14th in the world with 2,450 points, Vacherot is expected to drop to around 32nd place after the ranking update. This decline will erase much of the progress he made in the past year.

Vacherot's recent successes

Despite the loss, Vacherot had shown strong form in recent months, reaching the semifinals of the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo and the semifinals in Tokyo, indicating he can compete at a high level beyond Shanghai.