Khachanov: "A lot of emotions, but I'm relieved and very happy".

Karen Khachanov won the 2024 Almaty Open on Sunday. In the final, he overcame Gabriel Diallo after a fine battle lasting almost two and a half hours (6-2, 5-7, 6-3).

The Russian led by a set and a break before witnessing the Canadian's awakening, but he held on and regained control to win. He was understandably delighted at the end of the match.

Karen Khachanov: "A lot of emotions, but I'm relieved and very happy. You can't expect a final to be easy, without tension, but it was until 6-2, 4-2. Then he started to relax, to go for his shots a little further, and he suddenly changed the course of the match."