“Khachanov is able not only to create problems for Tsitsipas, but also to win” – Tarpishchev

President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) Shamil Tarpishchev believes that Karen Khachanov has a chance to beat the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals of the Australian Open.

– Expectations from the game of Khachanov and Tsitsipas are such that the score in personal meetings is not in favor of Karen, but the quality of Khachanov’s game should be enough not only to create problems for Tsitsipas, but perhaps even for his own victory. If he serves as he served – under 70% of the first ball, he will be stable in the game – because the density of Khachanov’s play on the court is very good, he does not give opponents a positional advantage. This means that he gives little chance to attack himself, so that the opponent is within the court when the ball is short. If there is such a density as in the previous match, where Korda attacked from behind the back line, which was not critical, because Khachanov had time for each ball due to the fact that there was a long flight of the ball, then Khachanov has more chances to win, – quotes Tarpishchev “Championship”.

The match will take place on January 27th. The score in personal meetings is 5:0 in favor of Tsitsipas.