Karen Khachanov vs Joao Fonseca Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Second Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Karen Khachanov meets Joao Fonseca in the second round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Karen Khachanov vs Joao Fonseca prediction
Karen Khachanov may just be happy to be playing his second round match at Indian Wells.
The Russian was amongst a number of stars unable to travel from Dubai earlier in the week, but is here now and may well play with evident freedom as a result.
However, the 16th seed does face a real test as he takes on Joao Fonseca for the second time.
The Brazilian starlet edged out Raphael Collignon by a 7-6 6-4 scoreline and will need similar grit in the key moments to bring down Khachanov.
The Russian needed three sets when they met indoors in Paris last year and he does have a habit of peaks and troughs in many of his matches, so don’t be surprised if this follows suits.
Karen Khachanov vs Joao Fonseca tip: Over 2.5 sets
