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In a current interview with L’Equipe, Karen Khachanov revealed his targets for the remainder of the season, spending just a few phrases on the brand new world tennis champions: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The Russian tennis participant in contrast the Period of the Massive Three and Fab 4 with the present one, explaining how previously, with their presence, it was virtually unimaginable to win.
“Earlier than, the Massive 4, with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, had been superior to the others. There was an enormous distinction by way of degree. Now I’ve the sensation that Alcaraz and Sinner are forward, sure, however not that a lot. That is my feeling. Will probably be more and more attention-grabbing to see who dominates. Though, okay, Novak continues to be enjoying,” Khachanov mentioned.
The quantity 14 within the ATP rating then mentioned he was conscious that he nonetheless needed to develop bodily to compete in large tournaments.
“You need to win every little thing, clearly, however I am attempting to be a participant for large matches and large tournaments. That is the place you need to be bodily current, though I do not assume I am at 100% of my bodily capabilities but. You’ve got to have the ability to maintain on for a very long time, I do know that even when I am behind I can catch up and that helps me,” defined the 27-year-old.
The silver medalist on the Tokyo Olympic Video games lastly revealed his dream.
“My opponents know that to beat me they should play three glorious units. I have never received any Grand Slam match; but within the semifinals or quarterfinals I solely misplaced to glorious gamers, which reveals that I am there, very shut. And my purpose stays the identical: to attempt to win a Grand Slam title,” concluded the Russian.
The victory in Doha
Final week was a memorable one for Khachanov, who on the ATP 250 in Doha took benefit of the untimely elimination of his compatriot and pal Andrey Rublev to let his expertise prevail and win his sixth profession title.
Seeded quantity 2, the Russian made a transparent path, eliminating Marozsan, Ruusuvuori, Popyrin in succession with out dropping a single set, successful twice in a 26-point tiebreak, and concluding the match by beating the younger Mensik within the ultimate.
The present quantity 14 within the ATP rating has returned to enjoying on vital phases after just a few years of decline, and now aspires to much more prestigious outcomes.
