YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov, who is of Armenian descent, thanked the fans who were waving Armenian flags during his matches at the Australian Open.

“I’m grateful for them to cheer, to support, to come over, ” said Khachanov after the match. “And also Russian fans, they were not allowed to bring any flags, Belarusian as well, but I heard them. There were many Russians screaming and supporting me all the way.

“I’m just really happy to see everybody on that court and to give me love all the way until the end.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas won at the Australian Open semi-final on his fourth attempt Friday to reach the decider at Melbourne Park with victory over Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov of Armenian descent.

The Greek third seed defeated Khachanov 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3.