Shanghai Masters 2025 payouts: How much did Novak Djokovic, Valentin Vacherot & others earn in prize money?
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Valentin Vacherot became the lowest ranked ATP-1000 Masters champion in Shanghai.
World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot completed one of tennis’ most remarkable underdog stories by winning the Shanghai Masters 2025, becoming the lowest-ranked player ever to lift a Masters 1000 title while earning a mouthwatering prize money.
Entering the tournament as a qualifying alternate, the Monegasque stunned nine opponents en route to his first ATP title, soaring from obscurity to world No. 40.
His fairytale run included a stunning semi-final win over Novak Djokovic, capped by a historic all-family final. In the championship match, Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in two hours and 14 minutes.
Showing remarkable composure, he was broken only once while converting three of 14 break points to seal victory.
The man from Monaco had earlier stunned four-time Shanghai champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets, handing the Serbian his fourth consecutive semi-final defeat. It was a major shock in a draw that had opened up, with Jannik Sinner crashing out in the second round and Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing before the event.
Before the Shanghai Masters 2025, Vacherot had accumulated approximately $594,077 in career prize money. His victory not only boosted his career earnings, but nearly tripled them.
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Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev also fell short in the other semi-final against Arthur Rinderknech, extending his title drought and paving the way for one of the most unexpected Masters finals in recent history.
Prize money breakdown for Shanghai Open 2025 singles
| Round | Prize money | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | $1,124,380 | Valentin Vacherot |
| Finalist | $597,890 | Arthur Rinderknech |
| Semi-finalists | $332,160 | Novak Djokovic (4), Daniil Medvedev (16) |
| Quarter-finalists | $189,075 | Alex de Minaur (7), Holger Rune (10), Felix Auger Aliassime (12), Zizou Bergs |
| Round of 16 | $103,225 | Lorenzo Musetti (8), Jiri Lehecka (15), Tallon Griekspoor (27), Gabriel Diallo (31), Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (32), Learner Tien, Nuno Borges, Jaume Munar |
| Round of 32 | $60,400 | Jannik Sinner (2), Alexander Zverev (3), Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (16), Francisco Cerundolo (19), Tomas Machac (20), Ugo Humbert (21), Denis Shapovalov (23), Luciano Darderi (26), Cameron Norrie (30), Kamil Majchrzak, Jesper De Jong, Shang Juncheng, Yannick Hanfmann, David Goffin, Yoshihito Nishioka |
| Round of 64 | $35,260 | Ben Shelton (6), Karen Khachanov (9), Casper Ruud (11), Andrey Rublev (13), Alexander Bublik (14), Jakub Mensik (17), Flavio Cobolli (22), Frances Tiafoe (25), Alex Michelsen (28), Brandon Nakashima (29), Corentin Moutet (33), Quentin Halys, Fábián Marozsán, Matteo Arnaldi, Marin Cilic, Jenson Brooksby, Francisco Comesana, Christopher O’Connell, Valentin Royer, Aleksandar Vukic, Daniel Altmaier, Dalibor Svrcina, Yunchaokete Bu, Arthur Cazaux, Alejandro Tabilo, Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Luca Nardi, Mattia Bellucci, Adrian Mannarino, Jordan Thompson, Miomir Kecmanović, Sebastian Baez, Benjamin Bonzi |
| Round of 128 | $23,760 | — |
| Qualifying – R2 | $13,795 | — |
| Qualifying – R1 | $7,155 | — |
Who won the Shanghai Masters 2025?
Valentin Vacherot won the 2025 Shanghai Masters, defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final.
Who did Valentin Vacherot defeat in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters 2025?
Vacherot defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the semifinals, handing the Serbian his fourth consecutive semi-final loss.
How much prize money did Valentin Vacherot earn for winning the Shanghai Masters 2025?
Valentin Vacherot took home $1,124,380 as the champion of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.
What was Valentin Vacherot’s ranking before and after the Shanghai Masters 2025?
Before the tournament, Vacherot was ranked World No. 204. His stunning victory is expected to propel him into the Top 40 of the ATP Rankings.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.
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