Khachanov: “Kokkinakis is always an uncomfortable opponent, at every tournament he is like a dark horse”

Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov shared his expectations from the match of the third round of Roland Garros with Australian Tanasi Kokkinakis.

In the second round, Khachanov, who received the 11th seed, beat Moldavian Radu Albot with a score of 6:3, 6:4, 6:2.

– Kokkinakis is a very cool player, we are the same age. I remember when he was the first to reach the ATP top 100. This was in 2015. For a long time he was tormented by injuries, I don’t know, physical or psychological, but since last year he has finally returned to the tour and plays at a good level.

And Kokkinakis is always an uncomfortable opponent, at every tournament he is like a dark horse. Thanasi can beat unexpectedly many top players. Yesterday he had a very good match with Stan Wawrinka. I managed to watch the first two sets and I can say that we will have a difficult fight.

Tanasi has a good serve, a good forehand, an aggressive game. But we have to look at what his physical condition will be after the match with Stan. For my part, I am preparing for the game and will try to show a good level of tennis, to be focused. Therefore, let’s see what this will lead to, RT Khachanov quotes.