Valentin Vacherot’s meteoric rise on the ATP Tour has captured global attention — but one person in particular is celebrating his success a little louder. The 26-year-old Monegasque star, who has been in sensational form through his Paris Masters campaign, recently received a heartfelt message from his girlfriend, Emily Snyder, following his qualification for the quarterfinals.
A heartfelt message from Emily Snyder
Snyder, who has been by Vacherot’s side through every high and low of his journey, took to Instagram to show her support after his latest triumph in Paris. Sharing a clip of Vacherot on her Instagram story, she wrote “on to the next” followed by a red heart emoji — a simple yet powerful nod to the player’s determination and relentless focus.
Her post came as the Monaco-born talent continued his incredible run of form that began earlier this month, when he shocked the tennis world by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semifinal and went on to claim his maiden ATP title against Arthur Rinderknech.
Dominant form at the Paris Masters
Building on that historic Shanghai win, Valentin Vacherot has maintained his momentum at the Paris Masters. The World No. 204 continued to defy expectations, storming into the quarterfinals after defeating Britain’s Cameron Norrie in straight sets. That win not only showcased his composure under pressure but also helped him surpass one of Roger Federer’s longstanding records in Masters 1000 tournaments.
According to data from OptaAce (since 1990), Vacherot now holds a Masters 1000 career win percentage of 78.6%, surpassing Federer’s 77.9% and Carlos Alcaraz’s 77.8%. He now trails only two legends — Rafael Nadal (82%) and Novak Djokovic (81.5%) — placing himself among elite company after just ten matches at this level.
Currently riding a 12-match winning streak in Masters 1000 events, Vacherot is set to face Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals. The matchup promises to be an intense battle as the Monaco standout looks to extend his remarkable run and possibly secure back-to-back Masters titles.
A new chapter in the making
Valentin Vacherot’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring — from being an underdog outside the top 200 to defeating icons and rewriting records in the space of a few weeks. As he continues to rise, Emily Snyder’s unwavering support serves as a constant reminder of the personal strength behind his professional success.