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Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 11 Oct 2025 | 15.46

Arthur Rinderknech beats Daniil Medvedev at ATP Shanghai 2025. Photo: Getty

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Against all odds, Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot, cousins, will face each other in the grand final of the ATP Shanghai 2025. Although Daniil Medvedev started dominating clearly, the French tennis player recovered to turn the tables, winning with a score of 4-6, 6-2, and 6-4 in 2 hours and 29 minutes of match time.

Despite the precise winners from the Frenchman, Medvedev swiftly regained control with his tennis, making a clear statement of intent against his opponent. While the Russian threatened to extend his lead, Rinderknech clung onto a game differential, not truly making a breakthrough.

Gaining more confidence with his net approaches, Arthur tried to improve his performance from the baseline, although unforced errors plagued the Frenchman in the early stages of the match. With a direct serve on the other side of the net, Daniil made a significant step, dangerously edging closer to the Masters 1000 final.

- Arthur Rinderknech works his magic against Daniil Medvedev

In a very different manner from the first set, the French player displayed a more uninhibited level to surprise Medvedev, albeit not avoiding suffering in each service game. Despite being on the edge numerous times, Rinderknech found the strength to endure and push the match to the deciding set, notably improving his statistics in terms of winners.

Being true to their styles, both Daniil and Arthur allowed equality to prevail, all the while the Russian continued to have discussions with Mohamed Lahyani. Saved by his serve when in a tight spot, Rinderknech tried to unleash his shots from the other end, all to reach his first match point.

With Vacherot closely watching from the stands, the Frenchman couldn't capitalize on his first chance. The second time was the charm for Arthur, who executed a sort of somersault to celebrate his biggest achievement, with Valentin equally emotional in the stands and Daniil arguing with the chair umpire. An unforgettable scene. From the ground, Rinderknech couldn't stop looking incredulously at his box, where his final opponent celebrated with his team as if they weren't going to face each other in the final of the ATP Shanghai 2025.