Karen Khachanov vs Valentin Royer Preview & Prediction | 2025 Cincinnati Open |Second Round

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Karen Khachanov meets Valentin Royer in the second round in Cincinnati.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Karen Khachanov vs Valentin Royer prediction

Karen Khachanov will look to shrug off his defeat in the final in Toronto when he meets Valentin Royer in the second round in Cincinnati.

The Russian missed out on the second Masters 1000 title of his career in a final-set tie-break against Ben Shelton, but will be buoyed by his form heading towards the US Open.

The 11th seed faces Royer for the first time after the qualifier posted a 5-7 6-3 6-3 victory over Sebastian Ofner.

Khachanov has a much stronger game in all key areas with the only danger being any sort of fatigue following on from his exertions in Canada. 

Karen Khachanov vs Valentin Royer tip: Karen Khachanov to win