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Valentin Vacherot, ranked 204th, defeated Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semi-final, marking the lowest-ranked ATP Masters 1000 finalist ever. He then faced his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final, winning in a remarkable family showdown. The victory propels Vacherot into the top 50, amid questions about Djokovic's declining dominance.
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Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal sought Chinese embassy help after his visa was rejected for the Australian Open playoff. He later thanked officials for securing the visa, amid improving India-China relations and upcoming tennis events in China and Australia.
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Roger Federer, the first male player to win 20 Grand Slam titles, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in August 2026. His career included 103 titles, a record 237 weeks at No. 1, and rivalries with Nadal and Djokovic. Federer retired in 2022 and remains a revered figure in tennis.