ABN AMRO 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions for ATP Rotterdam Open


ABN AMRO 2021: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions for ATP Rotterdam Open
Karen Khachanov, Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, sixth seed at the Rotterdam Open will face the Russian, Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal clash on Friday. Tsitsipas had to grind out a three-set victory against Hubert Hurkacz to book a quarterfinal berth. The Greek is ranked sixth in the ATP Rankings, whereas Khachanov just ranks outside the top 20 on the 21st spot.

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Match Details:

  • Tournament: ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament 2021  
  • Match: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov
  • Date: 5th March 2021
  • Round: Quarter-Final
  • Venue: Rotterdam, Netherlands 
  • Surface: Indoor Hard Court
  • Prize Money: €32,000

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov: Match Preview

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, second seed in Rotterdam opened his campaign against the Belarusian, Egor Gerasimov whom he defeated in straight sets. However, it was a hard fought victory for the Greek who had to dig deep in both the sets to progress further. In the second round, he was tested once again as he emerged victorious in a three-set match against Hubert Hurkacz.

Karen Khachanov who suffered a third round exit from the Australian Open has played top quality tennis so far. He defeated three time Grandslam champion, Stan Wawrinka in straight sets in the first round. He outplayed the Brit, Cameron Norrie in straight sets in the second round, dropping just four games throughout the match.

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov: Head-to-Head

Karen Khachanov

The duo have faced each other on two occasions, with Tsitsipas emerging on top in both encounters. Their first encounter was at Shanghai Masters 2017 where the Greek won in straight sets. Co-incidentally, their last encounter came at Shanghai Masters 2018 where Tsitsipas again won in straight sets. The Greek leads the head to head record 2-0.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov: Match Prediction

The Greek will progress into the semifinals

Stefanos Tsitsipas is playing with good confidence after his semifinal run at the Australian Open 2021. His five-set comeback win over Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals is a potential path-breaker for the Greek. With the likes of Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev knocked out, the onus is on Tsitsipas to deliver. However, Khachanov has played brilliant tennis so far in Rotterdam and has won both his matches, without dropping a single set. The match is expected to be a three setter with the Greek just edging out the Russian.

Match Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in three sets

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