"Our tactic is always the same — don't relax." Petrova and Kuznetsova will play with Spanish ladies in the semifinals

In the quarterfinals, the Russian pair won 6-2, 7-6, although in the second set they allowed their opponents to return to the game and brought the game to a tie-break.

"After the first set, we relaxed, immediately gave up our serve, and some kind of fuss began. They tried to think of something, then relaxed again. But in the end, they gathered. It's good that we already have the experience of past tournaments and we know how to cheer each other up," Petrova explained.

The Russians admitted that their usual plan for the match sounds simple: "Don't relax and play your game." If necessary, they adjust their tactics already during the meeting — they change the direction of attacks and try to determine which of the opponents to put more pressure on.

In the semifinals, Petrova and Kuznetsova will play with Spaniards Marta De La Fuente Barrera and Hana Montes. The Russians noted that the main advantage of foreign players remains protection and equipment.

"They protect themselves very well from glass and can use our technique to determine where the ball is going. We can't always read their game yet, but it's getting easier every time."

Petrova and Kuznetsova also praised the organization of the tournament in Moscow, in particular, the main court and the grandstands. At the same time, they stressed that the main value of the international tournament for Russian players is the opportunity to regularly meet with strong foreign competitors and learn from their experience.

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