Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov on and what time does it start? Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 15:15 (UK)
Where is Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov taking place? Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov being played on? Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov
What channel is Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov on in the UK? Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alexander Shevchenko vs Karen Khachanov live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 60 Alexander Shevchenko upset in-form Fabian Marozsan in straight sets on Wednesday to bounce back well from a hammering by Carlos Alcaraz at this stage of the Madrid Open two weeks ago. The 23-year-old burst onto the scene with a fabulous stay on clay in Madrid last April but he has struggled to match his 2023 level so far this season, ending last year with a first final reached at the Moselle Open where he lost to home favourite Ugo Humbert.
World number 18 Karen Khachanov lost to Shevchenko in straight sets that week in Metz but the result was likely a hangover from his deep run at the Paris Masters, where he won his most prestigious of now five ATP titles back in 2018. The 27-year-old is an excellent all-court threat who took a set from top seed Jannik Sinner in Madrid before being edged out last Tuesday and his run to the quarter-finals in Monte-Carlos this time last month say he can avoid an upset here. Back the Russian to win outright.
TIP: KAREN KHACHANOV TO WIN
