Britain’s Cameron Norrie is the latest player in the top 50 to fall behind Valentin Vacherot

Those who still believe that Vashrot’s win in Shanghai was a fluke should now reevaluate their point of view.

By continuing to play with great confidence and clarity at pressure points, Vacherot proves any remaining cynics in Paris wrong.

Combining 10 wins at the Masters – the ATP’s most prestigious tournament level below the Grand Slam – is no mean feat.

By beating Nouri, who won more points in the match but not pivotal points, Vacherot became only the second player in the top 20 to achieve such a run.

Vacherot’s huge serve is an obvious weapon and allows him to relieve pressure in crucial stages.

But the 6-foot-4 right-hander isn’t just a “serving robot,” showing he can also make a move against one of the tour’s best athletes in Norrie.

His courageous refusal to deviate from the risk-reward game, while using his forehand as a clutch serve, continues to produce good results.

Reaching the quarter-finals lifts him into the world’s top 30 in the live rankings. It’s a stunning and surprising rise, which puts him on track to be ranked at the Australian Open in January.