World No. 27 Russian tennis player, Karen Khachanov, has spoken out about a minor conflict with Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina during their ATP 500 Barcelona quarterfinal match, which Khachanov won 6/4, 7/5. Following the match, the two athletes had an animated discussion at the net.
In a post-match interview, Khachanov explained, `It happens in the heat of competition when players get emotional – it`s all about emotions, nerves, and tension. We had a little disagreement a few games before the end of the match. However, I always play fair and respect my opponents. We talked it over at the net afterwards, shook hands like men, and that was the end of it. I have no hard feelings towards him; it`s all in the past.`
Karen Khachanov highlighted a key moment in his victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Barcelona tournament quarterfinal.
