A new champion will emerge at the 2025 Shanghai Masters as Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot face off in the final.
Rinderknech and Vacherot defeated former champions Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals, setting up a surprise final matchup.
Vacherot upset four-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals, with Djokovic serving five double faults and hitting just five winners.
The stage is set for a historic final, with both players vying for their first-ever ATP Tour-level title.
The final will be the biggest of Rinderknech and Vacherot's careers, with the winner claiming a first-ever ATP Tour-level title and the prestige of winning an ATP Masters 1000 event.
Author's summary: Rinderknech and Vacherot compete for first ATP title.