Vacherot: "I have the feeling that I can beat anyone"

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The professional trajectory of Valentin Vacherot lacks all logic. His feat in Shanghai last year is giving him the opportunity to explore his limits and seems ready to settle in the elite. This is evident from his daring to achieve his first victory in a Grand Slam in this Australian Open 2026, as well as from his words in the press conference.

Debuting in a Grand Slam at 27 is not common, even less so with a victory, and even stranger is doing it as a seed. Decades from now, when someone reviews the career of Valentin Vacherot, they will find a unique case worthy of study. What the future holds will be crucial for the Monegasque to enter the history of this sport or become a mere footnote. He is clear about his potential and the path he wishes to take.

"I am aware that I can be defeated by anyone because I lack the experience to deal with being the favorite in matches at this level, but I also feel that my tennis has improved a lot, and I am capable of defeating everyone," began the Monegasque tennis player in the 2026 Australian Open press conference after defeating Martin Damm in straight sets and setting up a second-round match with Australian Rinky Hijikata.

Vacherot ensures he learns every day and feels his tennis level has improved significantly

Many thought there would be a drop in Valentin Vacherot's results after his performance in Shanghai, but it seems he is capable of establishing himself among the best. "I learn a lot every day, and although I have lost matches this year, in each of them, I have seen myself at a much higher level than last year at this time. My tennis average has increased significantly, and I am excited to discover everything that being among the top 35 in the world entails, and I believe I can continue to progress," stated the Monegasque.

What is clear is that the maturity gained from spending many years of his career fighting to keep the dream of being a professional tennis player alive is a key factor that Valentin Vacherot can leverage to keep growing. This man can make a lot of noise in this 2026 Australian Open if he continues to perform at the tennis and emotional level he has been displaying since his epic leap in quality at the end of 2025.

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