“I still have one last goal in life.” A long interview with Kafelnikov / First&Tour US Open

Leonid Slutsky conducts a lengthy interview with Evgeni Kafelnikov right at the legendary Forest Hills, where the US Open was held until 1977. Evgeni recalls his victory at Roland Garros in singles and doubles, the decline after his first Grand Slam, the path to the top of the rankings, criticism from journalists, and his rise to stardom. We talk about Olympic gold, the Davis Cup, and the rivalry with Gustavo Kuerten and Marat Safin. As a bonus, we share the top 5 toughest opponents and assess his own career.