In a time completely overshadowed by qualification for the ATP Finals, the Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov (19th) recently stole the flashes in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 1000 when reproaching the controversial action of the premises Ugo Humbert (14°).
Evidently diminished in physical appearancethe Muscovite, 28 years old and owner of eight titles, who would receive medical attention during the battle matchwould recriminate the behavior of the local left-hander, who I would greatly celebrate each point until taking the victory 6-7 (6), 6-4 and 6-3 in two hours and 45 minutes of play to seal his qualification for the definition against the German Alexander Zverev (2nd).
“On the Internet I asked him for a little respect. That is not the way to behave. I always have fair-play. I will congratulate him when he behaves like a normal person. You can celebrate with the public when the game ends, but when the other rival is injured“, the former world number 8 had expressed, in dialogue with L’Equipe, moments after his elimination in the French capital.
However, the silver medalist at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games would send a calmer message a few hours later through social networks: “I have mixed feelings in my head right now. I was really enjoying the game and playing so well these last few weeks. Ending this way hurts. I know that injuries are part of sport. “I can only say that I tried to fight until the end.”
Before saying goodbye until next season, Khachanov, who totaled 37 wins, 22 losses and two titles (Doha and Almaty) during 2024, reported the extent of his injury: “Today I checked myself with the doctor and I have a grade 2 stretch in two parts of my right leg. So now it’s time to recover and rest with my family before preseason begins. Thank you all for your support.”
