World No. 15, Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov, shared his thoughts on controlling emotions on the court after advancing to the fourth round of the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome, Italy.
“You kept your emotions in check, held them back. And at the moment when you finally broke him and made the break in the second set, you let it all out, you shouted. Did you really feel like you burst in that moment?”
“Yes, that’s right. It’s kind of instinctive. Sometimes you’re more focused, and other times you feel you need to release emotions. We’ve talked about this before—you live a small life through each match, through those moments. So at that moment, you sense what you need more: to stay calm or, on the contrary, to charge up with energy. I should note that from the very first match, the support here has been amazing. It really helps me. I’ve said it many times—I love when the stands are full, I love when there’s an atmosphere on the court. The crowd gives me energy and, I think, extra motivation,” Khachanov said in an interview.
He emphasized that the energy from the fans provides a significant boost during tough matches, helping him stay focused and push through challenging moments on the clay.
