2021 VTB Kremlin Cup Semi-Final – Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev on and what time does it start? Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev will take place on Saturday 23rd October, 2021 – not before 16:20 (UK)
Where is Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev taking place? Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev will take place in Moscow, Russia
What surface is Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev being played on? Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev
What channel is Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev on? Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev? Subscribers of Tennis TV can stream Karen Khachanov vs Aslan Karatsev live
THE PREDICTION
World number 31 Karen Khachanov has designs on returning to the top 10 next season and he has shown flashes of that level this season, most notably on his way to a Silver Medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 25-year-old beat John Millman in two tight sets on Friday to set-up this all-Russian clash with 29-year-old Aslan Karatsev, who has been untroubled so far by Egor Gerasimov and Gilles Simon. Khachanov may feel there is something symbolic in this semi-final in Moscow against the man who usurped him as the Russian number three earlier this year, where Karatsev burst onto the scene by reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Second seed Karatsev has lost both of his previous meetings with third seed Khachanov, including this year at the Canadian Open, but this third clash should come much closer. Taking this to see three sets could be one option but otherwise Khachanov to win at least a set in what looks like a long match seems the most reasonable pick.
