Former 'journeyman' who captivated world tennis, Aslan Karatsev rises to 42 in world rankings, banks $850,000, as 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals

Aslan Karatsev, 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals, is beaten in straight sets by world No. 1; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

First Grand Slam debutant ever to reach semis, Aslan Karatsev will now face world No. 1 Djokovic or US Open finalist Zverev; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

Aslan Karatsev spent much of his youth in the Jewish state; Israel Tennis Association reportedly sought to have him play for Israel but he'd already signed up for Russia