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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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Andrey Rublev: «After the victory over Cilic I immediately texted to Karen Khachanov!»

Andrey Rublev: «After the victory over Cilic I immediately texted to Karen Khachanov!»

October 19, 11:00 PM

Andrey, congratulations on your victory. How did the match go for you?

It was a tense and nervous match, so it was insanely hard for me and him. He had every chance to win the first set. This is tennis. Someone leads with a break, but at a crucial moment can’t win. In an equal fight, I was able to turn the tide of the match and win.

In football if you do not score – you concede a goal. Is it like that in tennis?

If you watch the matches, similar things happen to all players. At each tournament, someone leads a set with a break. It seems that he wins, but in fact it is very difficult. This also happened to Federer. In most cases, you will probably win. But sometimes you lose.

What does the final mean to you?

I am insanely happy to reach the finals at home in Moscow. As I said before, this tournament evokes my childhood. For me, going out to play in the finals tomorrow is incredible. Let's see how it goes. I do not want to make a guess.

Marat Safin was sitting in your box. Have you had a chance to see this?

Of course, I saw, after each rally I looked at my box. From the very beginning I was very happy. In the second set, I was upset that he had left.

A question for the future: would you like to be awarded the honorary ring, which is awarded to the inductees of the Tennis Hall of Fame?

I never thought about it, there were no such thoughts. Any title and achievement is nice. But the banal answer is – yes, I would like to.

Do you communicate with Marat Safin? Maybe he gave you some funny advice?

I can’t say that we are best friends. We communicate well, I respect him big time. Whenever possible, I am always happy to meet with him. It happens that we spend time together. He is telling something, sharing his experience. Marat is a person who is born once in a generation. Incredible energy comes from him. Whatever he does, it looks unrealistically stylish, unrealistically cool. He is just a legend.

In last year’s finals, Karen Khachanov very confidently defeated Adrian Mannarino. Has Karen already given you advice?

I immediately texted him after I left the court: «Tell me everything you know, because I also want to win!» (laughter).

Karen Khachanov outplayed Adrian Mannarino thanks to his power and strong serve...

Powerful tennis and serve is more about Karen’s (Khachanov) signature game. Let's see... Karen and I have we have a different style of play. Let's see what he tells me about my future rival.

After your victory at the junior French Open, we talked with you in 2014. You were not very fond of giving interviews. Has your attitude towards journalists changed over time?

I'm trying to remember what I said in 2014 (laughter). I have a good attitude towards the interview now. I like to give them, to communicate with the press. It can be seen that I have grown up and, respectively, attitude has changed.

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