Abgar Khachanov Biography

Abgar and Natalya Khachanovs: Karena always distinguished amazing hard work on November 9, tennis News of Tennis’s News of this season in Russian tennis became Karen Khachanov, recently awarded the Russian Cup National Tennis Prize. In the success of the athlete, in addition to, in fact, his talent and performance, the coach and, of course, the parents of the athlete play a decisive role.

Those who bring the child to the pool, to the court or to the football section. And often he sacrifices many for the sake of his achievements. Ru about how their son was on the court, as well as about his amazing hard work. Abgar Khachanov: By accident. There was a court next to our house in Orekhovo-Borisovo, and we read an announcement about the recruitment of children. Karen at that moment was three years old.

Natalya Khachanova: I’ll clarify: the announcement was in the kindergarten where Karen went. The son always distinguished the desire to go to tennis classes. We never had to force him to train. And this concerned everything that Karen did: for example, hockey. And no thoughts about the championship cups even arose. And what directed you? Natalya Khachanova: We did not think about achievements either.

First of all, we wanted Karen to be busy. And, most importantly, he likes it. Karen was engaged in chess, theater, and basketball. And all with pleasure. Natalya Khachanova: No, there is still a daughter and son, both younger than Karen. The daughter is engaged in volleyball. How did you decide it? Abgar Khachanov: As long as we had such an opportunity, we paid ourselves, and the last two years Karen has a sponsor that helps with training and trips.

Of course, without this we would have had to be hard. Abgar Khachanov: We always believed in success, because Karen is very hardworking, he is a fan of tennis, spends almost his entire conscious life most of his time on the court. Natalya Khachanova: Even on vacation, when we went to the sea, Karen went in the morning to train with a friend with whom he was engaged in tennis.

Abgar Khachanov: We told him all our lives that he would enjoy the tennis. I was engaged in what I really like. Natalya Khachanova: Professionally - no. I did not study in CSKA for long. My dad also plays. Abgar Khachanov: I played volleyball. Abgar Khachanov: Mostly coach. But we, if there is time and money, also go with our son. Naturally, he wants us to be next to him.

Still, Karen is not so many years to endlessly tolerate separation from people close to him. Surely, this is, and considerable, your merit. Abgar Khachanov: Yes, we tried to smile. We recommend that he should read. But now, unfortunately, less time has become for cultural development. What do you personally expect from your son’s performances next year?

Abgar Khachanov: We do not want to force anything. For us, the main thing is that Karen avoid injuries.