World No 204 Valentin Vacherot topples Djokovic to make history in Shanghai

• Ailing Djokovic beaten 6-3, 6-4 by underdog in semi-final

• Vacherot becomes lowest-ranked Masters 1000 finalist

Valentin Vacherot continued his fairytale run through the Shanghai Masters draw by toppling an injured Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to become the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 finalist.

In his first match against a top-five opponent, let alone the greatest men’s player of all time, the Monégasque world No 204 maintained his composure as he punished a hampered Djokovic, who appeared to struggle with his left gluteal muscle from early in the first set.

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