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Kontaveit beats Vondrousova at VTB Kremlin Cup-2021 to avenge her Winbledon loss

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Photo gallery of the fifth game day, October 22

October 22, 11:45 PM

Karatsev garanteed an All-Russian semifinals at the VTB Kremlin Cup-2021

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Khachanov outserved Millman with 19 aced to reach SF at VTB Kremlin Cup

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Aslan Karatsev: «My goal is to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals in Turin»

October 24, 08:30 PM

Karatsev outpayed Cilic to win VTB Kremlin Cup singles title

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Harri Heliovaara: «We play tennis just to have the kind of rallies we’ve had in the "VTB Kremlin Cup" finals»

October 24, 06:45 PM

Anett Kontaveit: «Ekaterina played great, it seemed I had no chance»

October 24, 05:15 PM

Ekaterina Alexandrova: «The loss to Kontaveit is very painful, but I won’t make it a drama»

October 24, 04:00 PM

Kontaveit came back from a set and two breaks down to beat Alexandrova in the VTB Kremlin Cup final

October 24, 02:30 PM

Aslan Karatsev: «I know what to expect from Cilic, I am ready for the final»

October 23, 10:00 PM

Karen Khachanov: «I made errors in the tie-break, it played a key role in the match against Karatsev»

October 23, 09:30 PM

Marin Cilic: «To reach another VTB Kremlin Cup final is a special moment for me»

October 23, 08:30 PM

Jelena Ostapenko: «I'm enjoying my freedom in Moscow!»

October 23, 07:00 PM

Ostapenko/Siniakova clinched doubles title at VTB Kremlin Cup-2021

October 23, 04:45 PM

Anett Kontaveit: «It’s going to be a tough battle with Alexandrova in the final»

October 23, 04:45 PM

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Karen Khachanov: «I will always remember this title!»

October 21, 07:00 PM

Karen, how hard was that for you to claim a title at home?

If you had asked me at the beginning of the tournament would I win it or not, I wouldn’t even think about it. There are no guarantees. You play it match by match, you win and then start to believe that you have a chance to win the tournament. When I arrived in Moscow, of course, I was in the mood of winning it, I thought about it. But in general, each match was difficult in its own way. The tournament was really hard to win.

Can you compare the emotions you are having right now winning VTB Kremlin Cup» and when you won Marcel and Chengdu?

Of course, for now «VTB Kremlin Cup» is at the first place. As I said before, when I was running around that stadium as a kid, it was my dream to win a title here in Moscow, on my home soil at the «VTB Kremlin Cup». I will always remember this title!

The final match lasted less than an hour, can you explain what lead to such a short fight?

Well, you are not alone on a court, you always have an opponent. Something wasn’t working out for him, but I can say, that I am happy with the game I demonstrated throughout the tournament, I was improving with every match. That is the key to success. I think I showed my signature game, and somewhere Mannarino just couldn’t do what he wanted to.

Your career in tennis is not too long yet, but you have been playing at VTB Kremlin Cup for a long time. What can you say about attendance? It seems that with your appearance and with the start of Daria Kasatkina, the fans began to show more interest in tennis?

That is right. And it's so pleasant! It feels differently when the stands are full. You play better. These inexpressible emotions give you energy, motivate you . I have heard many times that when players start to rush further into the draw and win, people start coming to support. Of course, I would like the stands to be full from the first rounds, but it is not always within my power. In any case, today support frm the crowd was great. It's a pleasure to play and win in front of such an audience.

You are 19th in the world rankings – top-10 is already so close. Do you want to break into the top 10 in the next season or the main goal is to keep the position?

And if you were asked whether you wanted to be in the top 10 or not, what would you say?! There are two more tournaments to play ahead even in this season, so everything is possible. Naturally, I focus on each tournament, on each match. Tennis is such a thing that every week you have the opportunity to win, but there is also a chance to lose. In the end, it is impossible to predict. You never know what week will be successful. Sometimes you play your best tennis, and sometimes some factors disturb you. Now I will celebrate my victory, I will have a rest and I will go to the following tournament.

Will you come to Moscow to defend the title next year, if you have an opportunity?

Well, there is a whole year ahead of us. I can begin the countdown (laughter). But I will see how the season goes, in which tournaments I will participate. I am always happy to play here in Moscow, I have already said that. And if there is a chance, I will definitely come.

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Kontaveit beats Vondrousova at VTB Kremlin Cup-2021 to avenge her Winbledon loss

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Photo gallery of the fifth game day, October 22

Karatsev garanteed an All-Russian semifinals at the VTB Kremlin Cup-2021

Khachanov outserved Millman with 19 aced to reach SF at VTB Kremlin Cup

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Photo gallery of the final game day, October 24

Schedule for October, 24th

Karatsev sails into VTB Kremlin Cup finals after beating Khachanov

Cilic became the first finalist of the VTB Kremlin Cup

Alexandrova reached the VTB Kremlin Cup final as Sakkari retired

Kontaveit beats Vondrousova at VTB Kremlin Cup-2021 to avenge her Winbledon loss

Middelkoop and Heliovaara become second finalists of VTB Kremlin Cup-2021 doubles event

Photo gallery of the fifth game day, October 22

Karatsev garanteed an All-Russian semifinals at the VTB Kremlin Cup-2021

Khachanov outserved Millman with 19 aced to reach SF at VTB Kremlin Cup

Aslan Karatsev: «My goal is to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals in Turin»

Karatsev outpayed Cilic to win VTB Kremlin Cup singles title

Harri Heliovaara: «We play tennis just to have the kind of rallies we’ve had in the "VTB Kremlin Cup" finals»

Anett Kontaveit: «Ekaterina played great, it seemed I had no chance»

Ekaterina Alexandrova: «The loss to Kontaveit is very painful, but I won’t make it a drama»

Kontaveit came back from a set and two breaks down to beat Alexandrova in the VTB Kremlin Cup final

Aslan Karatsev: «I know what to expect from Cilic, I am ready for the final»

Karen Khachanov: «I made errors in the tie-break, it played a key role in the match against Karatsev»

Marin Cilic: «To reach another VTB Kremlin Cup final is a special moment for me»

Jelena Ostapenko: «I'm enjoying my freedom in Moscow!»

Ostapenko/Siniakova clinched doubles title at VTB Kremlin Cup-2021

Anett Kontaveit: «It’s going to be a tough battle with Alexandrova in the final»