Earlier, Aslan Kaites never went to the main grid of the Tournaments of the Grand Slam - American ESPN.
And now it is categorically refused to leave Australian Open.
A 27-year-old Russian player engaged in the ATP ranking of the ATP 114th, made through the qualification sieve, became the first professional tennis player in history, which reached the semifinals of the Grand Slam tournament in his debut in the main grid.
On Tuesday, Aslan defeated the 18th sown Grigor Dimitrov - 2: 6, 6: 4, 6: 1, 6: 2.
"Incredible feeling," said Kaites after her victory. "Of course, this is the first time, for the first time I play in the main grid, and for the first time I go out to the semifinals. Incredibly. "
Previously, Kaites also left not to affairs, among others, and the 20th seed.
Foreign tennis lovers speak out about the stunning travel of Karatvah in the tournament distance as follows:
@Bulgariancf: - everything moves.
@Genturtama: - Karatians are now on fire and, I hope, it will not be satisfied exclusively to reach 1/2, but will want more.
@ SAM73036815: - Congratulations to Karatvah! Due to the injury, Dimi, the ratio of forces was not quite equal, but Aslan, in any case, well done, that he kept cold-blooded and remained focused!
@ Mike_H1990: - What kind of turning point in the life of Karatvah become these days for him!
@JustakidFrompr: - This is awesome! Very happy for him. So many years fought in Nizakh, and now finally reaps the fruits of his work! In Russia, must be very proud of them.
@ MICHAELS92I: - Karats are great.
@Daysman: - He. Simply. Continues. Go. Forward.
@ChristianStef: - I do not believe our eyes!
@Rdsampson: - You can only dream about this!
@j_j_j_t_m: - Madness!
@ 1FLP7: - Circling!
@ILFAutdiviner: - What makes Kaites - amazing! And for sure no one could predict.
Let's just enjoy this rare moment.
@BricaCarrara: - Feliciano Lopez: 75 Tournaments of the Grand Helmet - 0 semifinals.
Aslan Kaites: 1 Large Helmet tournament - 1 semifinals.
@darwin_cosico: - I wanted to win Dimitrov, but I have nothing against the victory of Karatvah. The guy came to beat records!