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Photo gallery of the final game day, October 24

October 25, 11:00 AM

Schedule for October, 24th

October 23, 11:00 PM

Karatsev sails into VTB Kremlin Cup finals after beating Khachanov

October 23, 08:45 PM

Cilic became the first finalist of the VTB Kremlin Cup

October 23, 07:00 PM

Alexandrova reached the VTB Kremlin Cup final as Sakkari retired

October 23, 02:30 PM

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

October 23, 01:30 PM

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

October 23, 01:15 PM

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

October 22, 11:15 PM

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

October 22, 09:15 PM

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Photo gallery of the final game day, October 24

October 25, 11:00 AM

Schedule for October, 24th

October 23, 11:00 PM

Karatsev sails into VTB Kremlin Cup finals after beating Khachanov

October 23, 08:45 PM

Cilic became the first finalist of the VTB Kremlin Cup

October 23, 07:00 PM

Alexandrova reached the VTB Kremlin Cup final as Sakkari retired

October 23, 02:30 PM

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

October 23, 01:30 PM

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

October 23, 01:15 PM

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

October 22, 11:15 PM

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

October 22, 09:15 PM

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

October 24, 07:00 PM

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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Varvara Gracheva: «I respect all the players, everyone does a tremendous work»

Varvara Gracheva: «I respect all the players, everyone does a tremendous work»

October 14, 06:00 PM

Varvara, up to this point you played only ITF and International level tournaments, now you are in the main draw of a Premier level tournament, what does this mean to you, how does it feel?

I am very glad that I qualified. I will try to go further. Indeed, I have not played any Premier level tournaments yet, for me it's all new. But at the same time, everything is as usual. A tournament is a tournament.

Can you tell us a little about yourself as a person? Who brought you to tennis?

I was born in Zhukovsky, this is a town in the Moscow region. I have a younger brother, but he does not play tennis. My mother is a coach; she works at a sports academy in Zhukovsky. So, it so happened that she took me to the court, and there I stayed (laughter).

And at what age did you start to train professionally?

Since my mother took me to work when I was little. If I say at the age of 18, and now I’m 19, it will be really bad (laughter). But actually, probably, since I joined the French academy.

You anticipated the next question - about where you train, and who is coaching you.

I am training in Cannes. At the Academy of Jean-René Lisnard. This is a small center. Now I came here with Eric Dimaggio, this is my coach for this tournament and a couple of others. Since this is a tennis center, there are several coaches who supervise me, so, I can appear with other coaches at some tournaments. My main coach is Jean-René Lisnard himself. But there are other coaches with whom I can travel the tour. We have been cooperating with him only for three or four tournaments now.

Do you have a tennis idol or a person who inspires you?

I respect all the players, everyone does a tremendous work. But I never looked up to anyone. All players are great. If there is someone who should be admired, it’s definitely Nadal. He remains such a simple person, even with such an incredible amount of Grand Slams won. I did not communicate with him, but I saw how he behaves on court and in life. My coach once met with him. Of course, mom inspires me. But to be true, these are probably more inspirational kicks (laughter).

What is your favorite surface?

So far I have won most tournaments on clay, so I’ll say that’s clay.

Do you have any favorite shot?

I have a good forehand, a solid short crosscourt, and a backhand down the line, there are no more outstanding shots.

And where do you most like to play?

I'm more of a baseliner.

Now let’s do s short quiz. Your hobby?

I'm drawing.

Pet?

Two dogs: Tutsi and Yen and Parrot Boy. Dogs - Yorkshire Terrier and Parson Russell, both from the Griffon family.

Favorite color?

Grey, black ... red, lilac, orange (laughter).

Favorite song?

I love rock. I really like alternative rock. Now I'm inspired by the Skillet.

Favorite dish?

Pasta (laughter).

Favorite artist?

Van Gogh.

Favorite picture?

Self portrait with a cut off ear (by Van Gogh).

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