Who is Valentin Vacherot's girlfriend Emily Snyder? All you need to know about the Shanghai Masters wonder's biggest support

Valentin Vacherot has stunned the tennis fraternity with his incredible run in the Shanghai Masters. The Monegasque advanced to the semifinals after defeating Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-4 on Thursday.

Vacherot is making his fourth appearance at a Masters 1000 event. He entered the main draw in Shanghai via the qualifiers and has taken out four seeded players en route to the last four.

The 26-year-old has played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit so far. While his performances have drawn plenty of attention, so has the strong support he receives from his girlfriend on and off the court.

On that note, let’s take a closer look at Vacherot’s personal life, his girlfriend, and why she’s his biggest source of motivation on tour.

Who is Valentin Vacherot's girlfriend?

Emily Snyder is the girlfriend of tennis star Valentin Vacherot. She is often seen supporting him at tournaments and is based in Monaco.

Snyder grew up in North Carolina and attended Hickory High School. She then earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

A sports enthusiast, she is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sports Business Management at the International University of Monaco.

It's unclear when they started dating, but the couple has shared photos on social media since 2023.

"I only came with my coach and my girlfriend, it's a great joy for us" - Valentin Vacherot on magical run at the Shanghai Masters

Vacherot at the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters - Day 11 - Source: Getty

Valentin Vacherot entered the qualifiers in Melbourne, Paris, and Wimbledon this year but failed to secure a place in the main draw. The Monegasque is now two wins away from capturing his first Masters 1000 title.

"Just before coming here, I was watching a video at the country club where everyone followed the match together in the lounge, and I almost cried," Vacherot said via Punto De Break. "My fitness coach and everyone else aren't even here; I only came with my coach and my girlfriend. So yes, it's a great joy for all of us."

Interestingly, Vacherot's cousin Arthur Rinderknech is also among the semifinalists in Shanghai. The Frenchman defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets to enter the last four. He will face either Alex De Minaur or Daniil Medvedev on Saturday.

Vacherot said he felt emotional to be sharing this moment with his cousin and hoped to see him do well this year.

"This victory is even more special, yes, it's my first semifinal. Moreover, moving from 200 to 92 in the ATP rankings is incredible. It's a surreal moment for me. So much emotion. Being able to share it with my brother, who is my coach, my girlfriend, Arthur, my cousin. I still feel that there are some people here with me, ready to cheer for Arthur Rinderknech tomorrow," Vacherot added.

"Being able to play against Novak Djokovic means a lot" - Valentin Vacherot opens up on facing the Serb in the Shanghai Masters SF

Vacherot at the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters - Day 11 - Source: Getty

Valentin Vacherot will take on Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. This will be their first meeting on the ATP tour.

While Vacherot edged past Holger Rune in the previous round, Djokovic outfoxed Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5. The Serb has only dropped two sets in the tournament.

Vacherot is excited at the prospect of facing one of the most decorated players in history.

"I started my career recently, and this is only my fourth season on the professional circuit. I started my first full season in 2022. So, I missed Federer because he retired in 2022," Vacherot said via Punto de Break.

"I think I only crossed paths with Nadal in one tournament. So, I also didn't have the opportunity to play against Nadal in my career. And who knows when Djokovic will retire; we know it will be sooner rather than later. So, being able to play against Djokovic on Saturday will mean a lot, to be able to play against at least one of the big three in my career."

While Vacherot aims to reach his maiden final in Shanghai, Djokovic is a four-time winner of the Masters 1000 event.