Vacherot regains its genuine magic in Basel
Valentin Vacherot is determined to make history in the world of tennis in his own way. The path of the Monegasque is as unimaginable as it is unexplored, going from anonymity to the front row of world tennis in just two weeks of 2025, with his title in Shanghai, but being able to confirm that he belongs to the elite of this sport with a good season that he has boosted with this title at the ATP 500 Basel 2026.
At 27 years old, this atypical and unique Monegasque tennis player has once again demonstrated this week in the Swiss city the peculiarities he possesses as a player. When he gets into gear, he is one of the most complete and unapproachable players in the world, with great balance in all his shots and, especially, an emotional management and tactical intelligence that are unexpected for many others.
Vacherot responds đź‘Š He wins the second set 6-3 vs Lehecka to take the final to a decider! #SwissIndoorsBasel https://t.co/mnyDLLpmdD
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Vacherot has won both ATP finals contested in his career
He was able to defeat Jiri Lehecka in the grand final by 2-6 6-3 6-3, recovering from a powerful start by the Czech and finishing the match with excellent sensations. This title elevates him to 27th in the world, allowing him to aim for being a seeded player in upcoming major events and highlighting that he has everything necessary to settle in that noble area of the rankings.
This match represents a significant setback for Lehecka, who had dreamed of competing for a spot in the ATP Finals and seemed favored to win this ATP 500 Basel 2026. However, the strong performance of Valentin Vacherot has been evident, and he was able to assert his authority in the second final of his career, both concluded with victory on his part.
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