Khachanov managed a sensation Djokovic remained a consolation

Khachanov managed a sensation Djokovic remained a consolation

PARIS. Tennis: The young Russian beat the Serbs at the Masters tournament in Paris-Bercy in the final, which is again the world number one

Dominic Thiem remains as a consolation that he lost in the semifinal of the Paris-Bercy Masters against the future winner of the tournament. Russia's Karen Khachanov, 22, yesterday celebrated her biggest career success. He beat Novak Djokovic in the final surprisingly with 7: 5 and 6: 4. The Serbs remain as a great consolation, since he has become the world's number one again.

In Khachanov's dream week, it was the fourth victory over a top-ten player. After John Isner (USA / ATP-9.), Alexander Zverev (D / 5) and Thiem (8) ), the young star revealed the most difficult puzzle to date with the formidable Djokovic.

Khachanov also put an end to the winning streak of Wimbledon's winner and the US Open, who recently won 22 consecutive matches. Djokovic had beaten Roger Federer (Sz / 3) in the semifinal the day before at 3:03 am 7:06 in the third set, Khachanov against Thiem just over 70 minutes.

The Russian congratulated his opponent at his biggest award ceremony so far, in the manner of an old pro. "You have made a fantastic comeback and you are a source of inspiration, I am proud to share this place with you," said Khachanov, who lamented that his wife was not in the lobby. "She has just undergone surgery, but this victory will certainly give her strength."

Djokovic did not play at his absolute highest level and then said: "Unfortunately, I have not played well this morning, but I have all the respect for your performance and I am sure we will see a lot of tennis from you. "

Epic Match

The day before, the Serbs had digested a real clbadic against Roger Federer. The 7: 6 (6), 5: 7, 7: 6 (3) on the Swiss archival in 3:03 had left its mark. "We had epic matches in our rivalry, but it was one of the best games we have ever played," said the 31-year-old.

The now as well as Federer, Thiem and five other comrades in London during the ATP final, the last big title of this year will be the hunt. For Khachanov, the youngest winner of a Masters tournament, the season is now over, he narrowly missed the first participation in the top ten. The 22-year-old will be in eleventh place today, as good as ever. "It was one of my best weeks of my life, my head is full of emotion, I am so happy."

The finale of the ATP in London

Cancellation Policy: The day after the tension, Marin Cilic and Dominic Thiem had completed the group of eight players for the final ATP next Sunday in London. The organizers came to announce a significant cancellation. Juan Martin del Potro was finally canceled after a patellar fracture in Shanghai at the last big tournament of the year. Thus, the Japanese Kei Nishikori has climbed to the eighth place of the O2 Arena.

Production: The group now includes Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev, Kevin Anderson, Cilic, Thiem and Nishikori. The draw will take place today (8pm) in London.

task: Walker Oliver Marach and his Croatian partner Mate Pavic had to settle for the semi-final Saturday at the last minute of the Masters in Paris against Marcel Granollers / Rajeev Ram (USA) w.o. give. Pavic had a blister in the abdominal area. Cancellation is a precautionary measure. The duo won first place in the ATP final in London. "We did not want to risk anything," said Marach.

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