I feel like a zombie," Khachanov talks about his fatigue level before starting the Cincinnati tournament

Runner-up in Toronto, Karen Khachanov had to head straight to Cincinnati to prepare for the second Masters 1000 of the North American tour.

The Russian, who will return to the top 10 on Monday, will face Valentin Royer in his opening match. A physically demanding schedule that he described to the media Bolshe!:

"I feel exhausted. Yesterday, we finished late (the final). When everything was over and we got back to the hotel, it was 3:30 a.m. At 7:15, I had to leave the hotel and catch a flight to Cincinnati. Sleep is what matters most to me right now. Today, I feel like a zombie.