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Aslan Karatsev
Russia's Aslan Karatsev plays a forehand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their ATP 250 Serbia Open semi-final singles tennis match at The Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade on April 24, 2021. (PEDJA MILOSAVLJEVIC / AFP)
June 10, 2021, 4:35 pm
Russian-Israeli tennis player defeated in French Open mixed-doubles final
Aslan Karatsev and his partner, Russian Elena Vesnina, lose out to Desirae Krawczyk of the US and Joe Salisbury of Britain
By AP and TOI staff
Aslan Karatsev during a singles match at the French Open in Paris, June 3, 2021. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
June 8, 2021, 11:59 pm
Russian-Israeli tennis player Karatsev reaches French Open mixed doubles final
Rising star and his Russian partner Elena Vesnina now have sights set on playing together at Tokyo Olympics next month
By AFP and TOI staff
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
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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
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February 21, 2021, 3:56 pm
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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
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February 16, 2021, 4:32 pm
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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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