Russian tennis star Aslan Karatsev admitted that he still has hopes of qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals. Karatsev started the season in impressive style, reaching the Australian Open semi-final as a qualifier.
In March, Karatsev won his first ATP title in Dubai. Last week, Karatsev knocked out former world number 3 Marin Cilic in the Moscow final to win his second ATP title.
Karatsev is 13th on the Race to Turin roster, but he is essentially the 12th player as 8th Rafael Nadal is out for the season. Karatsev could earn 1,250 points for the remainder of the season as he competes in the St. Petersburg Open this week and is also scheduled to compete in the Paris Masters.
“I will not hide from you that one of my goals is to participate in the ATP Finals. I will try to the end. It is true that the situation is complicated, but there are still possibilities,” said Karatsev, according to We Love Tennis.
Winning everything in front of his local fans in Moscow was a dream come true for Karatsev.
According to Berrettini, Roger Federer is aware that he is one of the most influential people in the world, and therefore he is trying to make positive changes in tennis and outside.
Berrettini opens up on Federer
Matteo Berrettini said Roger Federer is tennis’ best ambassador because he makes good use of his position and power to have a “positive impact” on lives.
Berrettini also revealed that he grew up idolizing Federer, and often sneaked into the Foro Italico to spot the Swiss at the Masters in Rome. “Roger (is tennis’s greatest ambassador),” said Matteo Berrettini.
“I admire the example he sets, and the time he devotes to the sport off the court and away from the cameras. I think he understands he has the power to make a lot more impact. important to the world in general.
Whether it’s his charitable work or his seat on the ATP Player Council for so many years, he uses the sport and its popularity to positively impact as many lives as he can. “
Matteo Berrettini went on to say that while he was previously a staunch supporter of Roger Federer, the equation changed as soon as they started playing tournaments together.
“I grew up watching Roger (Federer) and cheering him on,” Berrettini said. “I supported him as much as I could, watching him on TV whenever he came on.
But the day came when I realized that I was playing the same tournament as him, in the same table. So I couldn’t support him from that point on. I told this story to Roger because we get along very well now. ”
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