The 2018 Kremlin Cup – Men's singles was the men’s singles competition of the 2018 Kremlin Cup, a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Moscow, Russia. The event was part of the ATP World Tour 250 series and took place from 15 to 21 October 2018.
Overview
- Tour category: ATP World Tour 250
- Edition: 29th (men’s)
- Surface: Indoor hard court
- Venue: Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia
- Date: 15–21 October 2018
- Draw: 28 players (including 4 qualifiers and 3 wild cards)
- Prize money: €539,795 (total tournament purse)
Seeds
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round. Seedings were based on the ATP rankings as of 8 October 2018.
| Seed | Player | Country | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Khachanov | Russia | Champion |
| 2 | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Georgia | Quarterfinals |
| 3 | Adrian Mannarino | France | Final |
| 4 | Aljaž Bedene | Slovenia | Semifinals |
| 5 | Gilles Simon | France | Second round |
| 6 | Jérémy Chardy | France | Second round |
| 7 | Viktor Troicki | Serbia | First round |
| 8 | Stéphane Robert | France | First round |
Final
- Champion: Karen Khachanov (RUS)
- Runner‑up: Adrian Mannarino (FRA)
- Score: 6–2, 6–2
Karen Khachanov won his first Kremlin Cup title, defeating France’s Adrian Mannarino in straight sets in the final. The victory marked Khachanov’s third ATP singles title and his first on home soil.
Draw Summary
Top half
- The top half featured the No. 1 seed Karen Khachanov, who advanced through the second round, quarterfinals, and semifinals without dropping a set.
Bottom half
- Adrian Mannarino, the No. 3 seed, progressed from the bottom half, defeating Aljaž Bedene in the semifinals to reach his first Kremlin Cup final.
Points and Prize Money Distribution
| Round | ATP Ranking Points | Prize Money (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 250 | 86,495 |
| Runner‑up | 150 | 45,885 |
| Semifinalist | 90 | 25,510 |
| Quarterfinalist | 45 | 14,340 |
| Second round | 20 | 8,335 |
| First round | 0 | 5,560 |
Qualifying
Four players entered the main draw through the qualifying competition. The qualifying draw consisted of eight players competing for the four qualifying spots.
References
- ATP Tour. “Kremlin Cup Overview – 2018.” ATP Tour official website.
- International Tennis Federation (ITF). “2018 Moscow – Men's Singles Draw.” ITF tournament archives.
- “Khachanov Wins Kremlin Cup.” Moscow Times, 22 October 2018.
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