Karen Khachanov vs Nishesh Basavareddy Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round
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15th seed Karen Khachanov survived a scare in the first round and now faces rising star Nisheh Basavareddy in Melbourne.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Karen Khachanov vs Nishesh Basavareddy prediction
There were some concerns over Karen Khachanov's form heading into the Australian Open, and he was given a real scare by Alex Michelsen in the first round.
The 15th seed needed five sets to defeat the American, narrowly avoiding a first-round exit in Melbourne for what would have been the first time in his career.
The former semi-finalist will now take on another American in the form of Nisheh Basavareddy, who finds himself in the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
The big-serving 20-year-old, who featured in the semi-finals of last month's Next Gen ATP Finals, came through three round of qualifying in Melbourne before the first round saw him defeat Australia's Christopher O'Connell in five sets.
Basavareddy is an emerging talent and looks capable of causing a shaky Khachanov some problems here. Therefore, over 3.5 sets is a reasonable assumption.
Karen Khachanov vs Nishesh Basavareddy tip: Over 3.5 sets
