About the way in which he managed to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas, he spoke Karen Khachanov. The Russian tennis player defeated the Greek champion for the first time after seven unsuccessful attempts and said that the key was to limit him, especially since he was playing so well.
“They say third time lucky but it took me 7 times so I’m very happy. The most important thing is not that I beat Stefanos but the way I fought.
After the Australian Open I had some issues with an injury. I came back to Dubai without playing many matches and I’m happy to continue at this level. I wanted to continue in this way, to enjoy the process, the journey, which has continuity.
I think limiting Tsitsipas was the key. We both served pretty well in the first set, then it went to a tie-break and in the second set, when the opportunity presented itself, I had to take it.
These conditions are very fast, so I think it’s important to have a good first serve and a good next hit. I think we both played extremely aggressively, so whoever got the chance first would win.” were his words.
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