Karatsev advanced to the second round of the US Open – Kommersant
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Russian tennis player Aslan Karatsev defeated Jiri Legechka from the Czech Republic in the first round of the US Open. The match ended with the score 6:3, 6:3, 6:3. In the second round, the Russian will meet with Roberto Carballes Baena from Spain.
In another match, Russian Pavel Kotov lost to Rinki Hijikata from Australia with a score of 5:7, 7:5, 3:6, 5:7.
29-year-old Karatsev is ranked 77th in the ATP rankings. He has three victories in tournaments of the organization. Olympic silver medalist in mixed doubles, Davis Cup and ATP Cup winner. 21-year-old Legechka is in 29th place in the ranking of tennis players. He has not won an ATP tournament.
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the season. It takes place in New York on the hard surface. The prize fund is $65 million.
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