Felix Auger Aliassime vs Karen Khachanov Preview & Prediction | 2026 US Open | Second Round

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One of the more eye-catching second round fixtures on paper at the US Open sees Felix Auger Aliassime face Karen Khachanov.

Start date/time: 2 September 2026 at 4:00 pm

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – ESPN+

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Felix Auger Aliassime vs Karen Khachanov prediction

Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime has been dealt a very tough draw in the second round at Queens, going up against 2022 US Open semi-finalist Karen Khachanov. Seeded third in 2026, Auger Aliassime was not at his sharpest in round one, dropping a set to Rinky Hijikata, but 17 aces over the course of proceedings was promising and something he can take as a positive.

Key for Auger Aliassime is not to be so wasteful when gaining break points and to improve his win percentage when on second serve. Khachanov is a dangerous player but since that semi-final appearance in 2022, he has never gone past the second round at the US Open. When you also factor in his frustrating form across the year, backing Auger Aliassime has to be favoured.

Felix Auger Aliassime vs Karen Khachanov tip: Felix Auger Aliassime to win