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Karen Khachanov of Russia in action during his men's singles match against Peter Gojowczyk of Germany on day one of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 14 January 2019. EPA/RITCHIE TONGO

Karen Khachanov of Russia in action during his men's singles match against Peter Gojowczyk Source: AAP Image/EPA/RITCHIE TONGO

Last year world No.11 Karen Khachanov claimed his first Masters 1000 defeating top ATP ranking players, which made him first Russian to win the title since Nikolay Davydenko. Karen, reserved about his wins, says his last year title gave him more confidence in the first round of the Australian Open 2019.

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Last year world No.11 Karen Khachanov claimed his first Masters 1000 defeating top ATP ranking players, which made him first Russian to win the title since Nikolay Davydenko. Karen, reserved about his wins, says his last year title gave him more confidence in the first round of the Australian Open 2019.

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