“We will talk about this moment when we will be two 80 -year -olds” + Mother's mother revealed details from the childhood of the two

The final of Masters 1,000 from Shanghai is already history, but there is still talk about what happened in China. Valentin Vacherot, coming from qualifications and 204 ATP at the beginning of the competition, defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech by 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Arthur's mother, the former Virginie Paquet player, is Valentin's mother's sister. Nadine Vacherot told L'Équipe how the final lived in their family.

“Ah, I shed a few tears! The whole family cried the other days, I did not. But Arthur made me cry, it was so beautiful … two brothers! I left a little for the wave. It was emotional and because Arthur was sad, inevitable. Now they would be more often. Nadine told the quoted source.

164 placesclimbed Valentin Vacherot after the Shanghai final, from 204 to 40

Arthur Rinderknech, the one leading the childhood games

She also spoke about the influence Arthur had on Valentin. “I remember last year Val went to see Arthur, who quarreled with:” What the hell are you doing in the 200th place? Do you beat me? “Val was his favorite cousin. They were very close because I am close to my sister. contradicts.

Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot Photo Guliver/Gettyimages

In his speech, Valentin Vacherot thanked Arthur Rinderknech for bringing him to the University of Texas. “A. It was a key moment. In fact, everything was decided two, three years before. During the Christmas vacation, when Arthur returned from the United States, we were all together in the mountains. Arthur told Valentin: «Friend, over two years, come on. It's fabulous, it's exactly what you need ». Val was a little young, he was the smallest, not necessarily spoiled, but a little coconut. He scared this. We believed that Valentin was not prepared for the circuit. At 17 and a half you are not formed, you do not have your head on your shoulders ”Nadine said.

A fabulous experience in Texas

Then he added: “He was not physically prepared for the circuit. He was tall, weak, without muscles … He had to do things in order. The years passed and he said ok. What they lived was an alignment of the planets: an extraordinary university, great coaches … They lived something strong. I know that many players had an university experience.

Arthur Rinderknech also talked about what the final for his family meant. “V.Alexine was extraordinary. I am very proud of him, what he did, everything he has shown this week. The small star that shone above us shone a little longer next to him this evening. I am happy for him, for Benjamin Balleret, for his parents, my aunt and for the whole family. Above all that is what remains“Said the finalist from Shanghai.

Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot at the awards ceremony when the emotions were visible photo Imago images

He continued: “Something like this will never happen again, never in history. Not only in this century, but in history. What happened cannot be repeated. It is magnificent, exceptional. We will talk about this moment when we will be two 80 years old. I have always fired after me, since I was little..

VIDEO. Summary of the final of Shanghai: Valentin Vacherot, victory in front of Arthur Rinderknech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stlhqhhikis

I was pulling him after me in the snow. I was pulling him on the bike. I was pulling him after tennis. I always pushed him, I brought him to Texas. I encouraged him in the two years I spent together, when he arrived, as I had done before, in the middle of the desert. When I arrived, I was alone. When he arrived, I was there. I took care of him. ”

26 placesArthur Rinderknech went up to the ATP hierarchy after the Shanghai final, from 54 to 28

Arthur Rinderknech about Valentin Vacherot: “I love him with all my heart, I always loved him”

Arthur emphasized: “I always wanted the best for him. He is a boy who deserves it. I love him wholeheartedly, I always loved him. I am extremely proud. I told him it was fabulous. I respect him enormously and now I will respect him.

Arthur Rinderknech was extremely tired after the final photo Imago Images

He also wanted to remember his coach, former player Lucas Pouille: “I am extremely proud of the two weeks and the trophy of finalist, by my loved ones, by my team, with Lucas Pouille, my coach. Believe in me, he pushed me forward. I hope this is the beginning of a great adventure and that we will get far together: I started working with him only five months ago, at a difficult time, when I was even thinking. In a certain sense, he saved me. His confidence represented a turning point”, Concluded the French.