Russian Tennis Federation confirms Karatsev surgery and six-month recovery period
The president of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpishchev, announced that Aslan Karatsev, who was sidelined by an injury in January, will undergo surgery. The recovery timeline is approximately six months away from competitive play, according to guidance from TASS. This update marks a significant setback for the player as he begins the rehabilitation process.
Tarpishchev stated that Karatsev will have surgery within the week. Following the operation, the player is expected to miss about six months while recovering, a development he described as disappointing. The remarks were reported by TASS and echoed by a spokesperson for the federation.
The injury occurred in the first round of an ATP-250 event in Brisbane on January 2. Karatsev, who faced US representative Jason Kubler, elected not to compete in the second set due to the injury. Journalists noted that Karatsev was helped off the court with a substantial ice pack applied to his knee, underscoring the severity of the incident as captured in match coverage.
In his career, Karatsev reached a historic milestone by becoming the first and, to date, only player in the Open Era to reach the semifinals of the first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, in 2021. He earned a silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2020 Olympic Games with Elena Vesnina and has claimed four ATP tournament awards overall, including three singles titles. Karatsev also contributed to Russia’s Davis Cup and ATP Cup campaigns in 2021 as part of the national team, highlighting his role on the national stage.
Earlier, Spartak congratulated a 16-year-old Russian woman on winning her first Grand Slam match, a milestone noted in contemporary reports. This development reflects ongoing momentum in Russian tennis as athletes navigate early successes alongside challenges on the circuit. [Source: TASS]