Valentin Vacherot had another breakthrough run at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Vacherot won the Shanghai Masters last year, where he became the lowest ranked player in history to win an ATP 1000 level tournament.
As a result, there has been a lot of attention on the Monegasque ever since then, with Vacherot making more history at the Monte Carlo Masters last week after reaching the semifinals.
Vacherot’s run came to an end after he was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz, and he has now posted a heartfelt message on social media.
Valentin Vacherot makes first social media post since the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals
With the Monte Carlo Masters being at home for Vacherot, he had the full support of his family in his box throughout the tournament.
Vacherot thanked all of his family in his lengthy and heartfelt post on Instagram, as he spoke about fulfilling his childhood dreams.
He wrote, “When you’re a kid you have big dreams… My parents reminded me this week that when I was six years old, after the tournament, I would walk in the living room with my tennis bag on my back as if I was walking on Center Court ready to play a match at home.
“Those dreams kept coming true and even more that I could have ever dreamt of. I stepped on that Center Court five times in one week to reach the semifinals of my home tournament. (love heart emoji)
“To my team, my girlfriend, my family, my friends, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support (love heart hands emoji).
“Thank you @rolexmontecarlomasters for the unforgettable emotions. Can’t wait for next year for more (Monaco flag emoji). Let’s keep going, see you in @mutuamadridopen (Spain flag emoji).”
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Vacherot had already climbed over 200 places in the ATP rankings over the past 12 months, and that has continued after his run in Monte Carlo.
The 27-year-old has now risen a further six places in the latest update in the rankings, as Vacherot is now at his career-high ranking of world number 17.
Vacherot only has 148 ranking points to defend until returning to the Shanghai Masters in October, giving him an opportunity to keep rising up the rankings.
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He was scheduled to compete this week at the Barcelona Open, but after his efforts Vacherot decided to withdraw from the tournament.
Vacherot will now have a week away from the match court, before he returns to competition by making his main draw debut at the Madrid Open.
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