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Karen Khachanov: «Rivals on court, friends – off-court»

Karen Khachanov: «Rivals on court, friends – off-court»

October 19, 10:45 PM

What are your impressions on todays’ match?

In general, my impressions are positive - I won (laughter). It is a positive moment. I started confidently and tactically everything went according to the plan that we discussed with the coach. It was a little bit unexpected that the match went fast. In the second set it was tougher. He also serves well and plays aggressively, so in the second set I had no chance to make a break that is why everything went into a tie-break.

The second set turned out to be longer, does this mean that he surprised you with something compared to what you discussed with the coach?

He didn’t surprise me. In the first set I had a chance to win a the game when the score was 0:30, then soon the score was ”Deuce”. I made a mistake, took unnecessary risks… Again, we were playing indoors, this year he won his maiden ATP indoor title on hard courts. This means that in such conditions he plays really well. There are many indoor matches when the score reaches 7/5, 7/6. In the first set it was possible to break twice, in the second set there was no such opportunity. This could also happen.

What do you think about your next opponent Daniil Medvedev?

We have been playing with him since our childhood – when we were both 12, at all tournaments, we know each other well: we are rivals on court, friends – off-court. He had a good season, so did I. In any case both of us will be motivated. I think the Moscow crowd  should be pleased with the fact there will be a clash between us. I hope we can show some good tennis. But there will be only one winner, this is sport.

Who is supporting you here?

My big family, my friends. A home tournament is always special. On the one hand, it is more difficult to play here, on the other – it is easier. I am glad that I managed to win more at home, and to made it to semis. I look at the next match with optimism.

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