Set to crack the Top 60 with his breakout showing, Vacherot now waits to see if cousin Arthur Rinderknech can set up one remarkable championship clash. Rinderknech meets Daniil Medvedev, the 2019 title holder, in the second final-four encounter.
“Aggies on top! Allez Arthur!” Rinderknech signed on the camera lens in reference to his and Rinderknech’s college alma mater, Texas A&M University.
Vacherot and Djokovic exchanged early breaks before settling into the contest. The Serbian, who entered the court with tape on his upper left leg and right shoulder, called for the physio midway through the set. He took a small slip in the seventh game and was treated on his backside after Vacherot held.
Matters seemingly worsened for the Serb, as he tried to stretch out the troubled area. He continued to hobble, while Vacherot worked his backhand to great effect. Djokovic didn’t move when his opponent fired a serve out wide on set point.
