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Aslan Karatsev
Protesters chant anti-Israel slogans during a protest in solidarity with fellow Palestinian worshippers in Jerusalem, at the main street of Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
April 25, 2021, 2:35 pm
Daily Briefing April 25 – What you need to know about the rocket fire from Gaza
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By TOI staff
Aslan Karatsev of Russia celebrates a point, during the Serbia Open tennis tournament match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
April 25, 2021, 3:53 am
In biggest win yet, Russian-Israeli Karatsev defeats tennis world champ Djokovic
Karatsev, who plays for Russia but grew up in Jewish state, knocks the world’s no. 1 player out of the semifinals of the Serbia Open tournament
By AFP and TOI staff
Aslan Karatsev celebrates after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
March 21, 2021, 2:43 am
Russian-Israeli tennis player Aslan Karatsev wins Dubai open, his first title
Athlete, who plays for Russia but grew up in Israel, continues his remarkable season after stunning run to Australian Open semi-finals
By AFP and TOI staff
The Daily Briefing
February 21, 2021, 3:56 pm
PODCAST: Daily Briefing, Feb. 21 — Censoring the Israel-Syria prisoner exchange
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By TOI staff
Aslan Karatsev returns a shot against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 18, 2021 (Peter Haskin / Australian Jewish News)
February 18, 2021, 9:06 pm
‘Life will never be the same’ for ex-Israeli tennis star who lost to world No.1
Former ‘journeyman’ who captivated world tennis, Aslan Karatsev rises to 42 in world rankings, banks $850,000, as 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals
By TOI staff and Agencies
Aslan Karatsev (L) shakes hands with Novak Djokovic (R) at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 18, 2021 (Peter Haskin / Australian Jewish News)
February 18, 2021, 2:22 pm
Russian-Israeli’s Grand Slam dream run ends with semis loss to Djokovic
Aslan Karatsev, 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals, is beaten in straight sets by world No. 1; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent
By Agencies and TOI staff
The Daily Briefing
February 16, 2021, 4:32 pm
PODCAST: Daily Briefing, Feb. 16 — Could PA elect a president Marwan Barghouti?
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By TOI staff
Aslan Karatsev celebrates after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
February 16, 2021, 12:22 pm
Russian-Israeli reaches Australian Open semifinals in fairytale Grand Slam debut
First Grand Slam debutant ever to reach semis, Aslan Karatsev will now face world No. 1 Novak Djokovic; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent
By AFP and TOI staff
Russian-Israeli Aslan Karatsev makes a forehand return to Argentina's Diego Schwartzman during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2021.(Hamish Blair/AP)
February 15, 2021, 6:22 pm
Israel’s loss: Ex-local is 1st debutant for 25 years in Australian Open quarters
Aslan Karatsev spent much of his youth in the Jewish state; Israel Tennis Association reportedly sought to have him play for Israel but he’d already signed up for Russia
By TOI staff and AFP
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