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Valentin Vacherot

ATP Tour World #17 Counter-Puncher
World #17
Updated: 2026-06-15
Valentin Vacherot
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Player Profile

BornNovember 16, 1998
Height1.93 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2021
CoachBenjamin Balleret
Nationality๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ Monaco
Prize Money~$3.4M
Tour Titles1
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Current Equipment โ€” 2025โ€“26

Racquet VCORE 100 Retail frame
Strings POLYTOUR PRO 125 Full polyester
Shoes Yonex
Clothing Yonex
String tension
22.5 kg / โ‰ˆ 49.6 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameVCORE 100
BrandYonex
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Valentin Vacherot is a counter-puncher โ€” one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Valentin wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The VCORE 100 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. POLYTOUR PRO 125 is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

1
ATP Titles
35โ€“20
Career W-L
64%
Win Rate
#16
Career High
~$3.4M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R3
Roland Garros
R2
Wimbledon
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US Open
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Frequently Asked Questions

Valentin Vacherot plays with the VCORE 100 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Valentin Vacherot uses POLYTOUR PRO 125 โ€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Valentin Vacherot strings at 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Valentin Vacherot wears Yonex on the ATP Tour.
Valentin Vacherot's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The VCORE 100 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try POLYTOUR PRO 125 at 21โ€“24 kg (46โ€“53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.