Karen Khachanov is a much appreciated player on the circuit, it is not a secret for anyone. The Russian is a hard worker is still showing an exemplary fair -, which was still the case after his defeat in the Masters 1000 final in Canada against Ben Shelton.
Unlike Naomi Osaka, Khachanov took time for his post -match speech, and sent more than warm congratulations to his opponent and his clan, which were very grateful.
“First of all, I want to congratulate Ben. I remember, I had a conversation with your father 3 or 4 years ago at Cincinnati when you had obtained a Wild – Card. At that time, you still played in the university championships and he did not know if you had to get started on the circuit. I said to him, ‘Look, you beat Casper Ruud, I think you should try your luck. And he should have listened to me to be honest! Now you are top 10, you win your first Masters 1000. I wish you the best. You are one of the nicest guys on the circuit, with a polite and educated family. Congratulations to you and your whole family. »»
Can’t handle a loss much better than that 👏
Congrats to @Karenkhachanov on an amazing week ! #NBO25 pic.twitter.com/B4UuPBVCkc
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 8, 2025
Faced with such a speech, Ben Shelton and his father could only applaud!
Posted on Friday August 8, 2025 at 11:48
