Novak Djokovic stunned in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot’s fairytale continues

The Monegasque qualifier, ranked 204th in the world, beat the 24-time grand slam champion in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic was beaten in straight sets on Saturday. Picture: Andy Wong/AP

An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic tumbled out in Shanghai as Valentin Vacherot claimed a stunning victory to become the lowest-ranked finalist in Masters 1000 history.

Djokovic, bidding for a record-extending 41st Masters title and a first in almost two years this weekend, had medical timeouts in both sets and received treatment on his lower back from the physio.