Yanchuk – about Khachanov: “He has reached the level where we can expect victories from him over the strongest tennis players”

Russian tennis coach Viktor Yanchuk believes that Karen Khachanov won in the first round of the ATP 500 category tournament in Astana over the American Maxim Cressy due to the fact that he reached a new level of play.

Well done Karen! It’s just that he has already reached the level where we can expect victories from him over the strongest players. Another thing, he lacks the stability and confidence inherent in the stars. So far, he has not become such a star, but he has attempts to jump into the first echelon, and not without success. His skill has grown, it has become bigger, he plays balls better now. He does not just respond with a blow for a blow, but spreads the balls, holds the ball for a long time.

He must now believe in himself so that his ambitions increase and he claims the highest places. He needs self-confidence – this is achieved with time and victories. He’s done well, he’s grown into a great player. We have the right to expect victories from him, but he would have more stability and confidence,” Yanchuk told the “Championship”.

In the second round Khachanov will meet the winner of the match Marin Cilic (Croatia) – Oscar Otte (Germany).

• Khachanov and Kotov reached the second round of the tournament in Astana