Valentin Vacherot def. Novak Djokovic
6-3 6-4
Valentin Vacherot defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 in the 2025 Shanghai Masters semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Valentin Vacherot | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| First serve % | 63 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 61 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 70 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 30 |
| Total points won % | 57 | 43 |
| Serve rating | 290 | 237 |
| Return rating | 174 | 125 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Valentin Vacherot | Novak Djokovic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | MON | SRB |
| Birth date | Nov 16, 1998 | May 22, 1987 |
| Age | 26 | 38 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,469 | 4,780 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,722 | 2,205 |
| Current career W-L | 27–22 | 1,141–231 |
| Current career earnings | $3,667,700 | $194,691,590 |
Path
Valentin Vacherot's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holger Rune | 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 10, 2025 | QF |
| Tallon Griekspoor | 4-6 7-6(1) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 8, 2025 | R16 |
| Tomas Machac | 6-0 3-1 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 6, 2025 | R32 |
| Alexander Bublik | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 4, 2025 | R64 |
| Laslo Djere | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 3, 2025 | R128 |
| Liam Draxl | 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 2, 2025 | Q2 |
| Nishesh Basavareddy | 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 1, 2025 | Q1 |
Valentin Vacherot's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Rinderknech | 4-6 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 2025 | F |
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zizou Bergs | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 10, 2025 | QF |
| Jaume Munar | 6-3 5-7 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 8, 2025 | R16 |
| Yannick Hanfmann | 4-6 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 6, 2025 | R32 |
| Marin Cilic | 7-6(2) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 4, 2025 | R64 |