Athletistic / Tennis. Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov, ranked 15th in the world rankings, commented on her participation in the second round of the ATP-500 tournament in Dubai (UAE). The representative of Russia in the first round defeated the 72nd racket in the world, Frenchman Luc Van Asch.

The rivals’ match ended with a score of 6:2, 6:3. Khachanov admitted after the match that this tournament was special for him.

“I’m very happy that I managed to bounce back in the second set. After the Doha tournament, I only had two days of rest. It’s great to have been able to play such a match and adapt to the terms.

Khachanov beat Van Assche at the start of the tournament in Dubai

I train and live in Dubai. That’s why this tournament is special for me. I feel very comfortable here. I see a lot of fans here, thank you,” Khachanov said after the match.

In the second round of the tournament, Khachanov will face Czech Jiri Lehechka.


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