The Lion roars: Karatsev's pride sees him win in five
Last year's Australian Open semifinalist was up against it late on Monday night in Melbourne, but his belief and perseverance overcame 107 unforced errors to see off Jaume Munar.
18 January 2022
Age
30 years
Born
Vladikavkaz, Russia
Height
185cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight
85kg (187 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 19/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 49%Turned Pro2011Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$4,872,201 USDSingles Titles3Singles Win-Loss76-79-
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Badosa, Karatsev snare Sydney silverware
Spaniard makes it three wins from as many WTA finals by edging Barbora Krejcikova, while Russian repels a resurgent Andy Murray as the Sydney titles were decided on Saturday.
15 January 2022
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Krejcikova, Karatsev soar as Sydney semis set
Roland Garros 2021 winner and last year's Melbourne Park semifinalist shone as the final fours were locked in at the Sydney Tennis Classic.
13 January 2022
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Muguruza, Karatsev turn up the heat as Murray fights on in Sydney
Spanish two-time major winner and Russia's AO 2021 semifinalist among the big names to march on as the Sydney Tennis Classic continues on Wednesday.
12 January 2022
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Karatsev, Sinner, Kontaveit triumph again
Aslan Karatsev continued his breakthrough season, Jannik Sinner won a fourth title of 2021 and Anett Kontaveit took a step closer to qualifying for the WTA Finals.
25 October 2021
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Who will use AO2021 as a stepping stone?
We pick the four women and four men who impressed at AO2021 and could kick on to bigger things during the year.
21 February 2021
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Djokovic cruises past Karatsev into ninth AO final
Eight-time defending champion muscles past Russian qualifier with minimal fuss, taking less than two hours to advance to another Melbourne Park decider.
18 February 2021
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Men’s SF preview: Novak Djokovic v Aslan Karatsev
The most successful player ever in Melbourne versus a qualifier in their first main draw? On paper, this is a monumental mismatch – on the court, form suggests Thursday night will paint a different picture.
17 February 2021
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Russian revolution excites Hall of Famer Kafelnikov
1999 Australian Open winner delighted that a new wave of stars have proven so powerful at AO2021.
16 February 2021
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Can Andrey crack the Medvedev code?
Australian Open 2021 marks the first time in the Open Era that three Russian men have reached the quarterfinals at a major.
16 February 2021
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Karatsev makes history with run to semis
Russian qualifier becomes the first man to make the final four in his debut Slam in the Open Era, eliminating hobbled 18th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in four sets.
16 February 2021
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Analysis: Karatsev's devastating debut full of force
Qualifier Aslan Karatsev continues to defy the odds. Here are the insights to help explain the Russian's remarkable run at Melbourne Park.
16 February 2021
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Quarterfinal preview: What to watch on Day 9
Osaka wary of Hsieh, Serena seeks revenge for Halep's Wimbledon thrashing and can Aslan tame another lion?
15 February 2021
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Dimitrov halts the passage of Thiem, to meet Karatsev in QF
No.18 seed emphatically ends the Melbourne run of last year’s Australian Open finalist, romping into the last eight in straight sets.
14 February 2021
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What we learned from Week 1 of AO 2021
The top women's stars can't be stopped, Aussies are box office and at 40, Venus Williams' bravery remains undimmed.
14 February 2021