Valentin Vacherot responds when asked about potential coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season

“There won’t be that many changes. If it works this way, then why should I change?” Vacherot also shared how he plans to approach 2026, with very few points to defend for most of the year.

“For next season I have no points to defend. I only have points to take everywhere in the most beautiful tournaments worldwide, so I’ll play as much as I can without any pressure,” he said.

Vacherot is still waiting on a wild card decision from Moselle Open organisers before making any final decisions about his next steps.

“I don’t know yet officially if I received a wildcard for Metz. It depends on this. And then how I feel, I don’t know yet what I’m going to do next week,” said Vacherot.

The field includes several top-30 players such as Auger-Aliassime and Cameron Norrie, whom Vacherot faced earlier in the week. The tournament is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 3rd.

Vacherot rules out major changes to his team heading into 2026

Valentin Vacherot has no plans to overhaul his coaching setup ahead of the new season, opting instead to stick with the group that has helped him rise through the ranks in recent years.

“No, I don’t think I’ll change much in my team. I already have a full staff,” he said. “Some people might actually travel more with me, because maybe I’ll need it more.”

“And the tours and the swings might actually last longer, because if you’re playing challengers, you can actually opt for challengers that are not far from home. There won’t be that many changes. If it works this way, then why should I change?”

The Monegasque also touched on his mindset going into a year where he’ll have few points to defend until late in the calendar.

“For next season I have no points to defend. I only have points to take everywhere in the most beautiful tournaments worldwide, so I’ll play as much as I can without any pressure,” said Vacherot.

Looking ahead at what’s next for him in 2025, Vacherot mentioned he’s waiting on a possible wildcard entry into Metz before making any firm decisions about his immediate schedule.

A number of top-30 players are expected to play in Metz next month including Auger-Aliassime and Cameron Norrie, whom Vacherot played this week.