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Valentin Vacherot Returns to Monaco as Hero After Shanghai Masters Triumph

by Alexander Agafiev Editor-at-Large

October 15, 2025

Valentin Vacherot Returns to Monaco as Hero After Shanghai Masters Triumph — *Photo credits: Michaël Alesi / Palais princier*

In a moment that underscored Monaco's burgeoning status as a global hub for athletic excellence, Valentin Vacherot, the Monegasque tennis player, was hailed upon his return home following a landmark victory at the Shanghai Masters 1000.

Just days after clinching the prestigious title on Sunday, Vacherot arrived back in the Principality to a rapturous welcome at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Tuesday. There, he was acclaimed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Mme. Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy, who serves as president of both the Monte-Carlo Country Club and the Monegasque Tennis Federation.

The reception, marked by a standing ovation from club members mere hours after Vacherot's touchdown, carried an unmistakable charge of emotion. It served as a poignant affirmation of the player's ascent on the international stage, where his Shanghai triumph has elevated Monaco's profile in the world of professional tennis.

Photo credits: Michaël Alesi / Palais princier

This homecoming aligns seamlessly with the Principality's recent designation as the World Capital of Sport for 2025, a recognition that highlights Monaco's commitment to fostering sporting achievement amid its storied tradition of precision.

Alexander Agafiev

Editor-at-Large

Alexander is a contributing writer for Monaco Voice, covering high-profile, difference-makers Monaco residents. He is also a features editor on The Monegasque™ editorial team and is studying Business Management at the International University of Monaco.

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