Despite the losing score the day before, the fate of the match changed quite unpredictably: in the morning, the Japanese player announced his inability to continue the competition due to personal circumstances.
Thanks to this unexpected turn of events, Khachanov automatically advanced to the quarterfinals, where a new test awaits him: the winner of the duel between Austrian professional Sebastian Ofner and Portuguese talent Nuno Borges will be his opponent. This outcome added intrigue to the tournament and allowed the Russian player to avoid a tiring three-hour match, saving his strength before the important games.
Two significant events of the last days united the attention of the public. First, soccer goalkeeper Artem Yatimov was named the best goalkeeper of the Russian Cup by the FONBET bookmaker, having demonstrated outstanding ability and stability throughout the season. Then came the news of a second child, son Mikhail, with the famous Russian gymnast Alexandra Soldatova, who became world champion in 2018. Both heroes became an example of the combination of sportsmanship and personal harmony, again showing how important it is to harmonize career and family life.