Former world number nine Andrei Chesnokov reacted to the results of the Australian Open draw for Russian tennis players.
Third-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev will play with the winner of the qualifier at the start of the Australian Open, Karen Khachanov’s opponent (15th seed) will be German Daniel Altmaier, Roman Safiullin will compete with the Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor (28), Alexander Shevchenko will face the Spaniard Jaume Munyar, Pavel Kotov – the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, Rublev – with the Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wilde.
– Let’s see how tennis players play the first rounds. Medvedev didn’t play anything before the Australian Open. Rune played the final, Rublev won the tournament. Otherwise, we hardly played anything.
Khachanov got Altmaier. Previously, Khachanov played against the Finn Ruusuvuori – he lost to him in three sets, then the Finn lost to Rublev in the final. Let Khachanov pass Altmaier first. When was Khachanov’s last victory? It was a long time ago. More than two months have passed.
Rublev plays with the Brazilian, who doesn’t feel as confident on hard court. I think it’s all in Rublev’s hands. He should win this match. Shevchenko is the favorite for the match with Munar. Munar is better on the field. For all the guys, everything is hard. Anyone can make it past the first round. Safiullin plays with Grikspor. Roman is fine now. I think he has an advantage,” Chesnokov said in “Championship.”
The Australian Open will take place from January 14 to 28.
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Source : MatchTV
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