Cincinnati Open 2024: Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov preview, prediction, and live stream details

The Cincinnati Masters is underway and some heavyweight clashes await in the early stages. In a rematch of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics final, Karen Khachanov will take on Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, August 14th, in the opening round.

They are both coming into the tournament following surprising losses at the Canadian Masters last week with Alexander Zverev bowing out against Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinal and Khachanov losing to Matteo Arnaldi in the second round.

Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov: Match Details

• Tournament: Cincinnati Open
• Match: Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov
• Round: First Round
• Date: August 14, 2024
• Time: TBD
• Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center
• Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov: Match Preview

The first-round match in Cincinnati will be the seventh time these two players lock horns and their most recent meeting was at another Masters 1000 even earlier this year, in Miami. Zverev won that match and also, more notably, the final in 2021 where he won the Olympic gold. In their last two matches, Zverev has not dropped a set and he leads the matchup 4-2.

4 of these matches were played on outdoor hard courts and Zverev leads 3-1 in this tally as well. He is seeded third in the tournament and is one of the favorites while Khachanov is unseeded after having an underwhelming season.

Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov: Match Prediction

Despite his loss to Korda in the quarterfinal in Montreal, Alexander Zverev has been in great form this year and has had multiple deep runs at major tournaments. Khachanov’s season, however, has paled in comparison and he has not gone past the last 16 since April. 

Zverev also claimed a Masters 1000 title in Rome this year. He is now just shy of his ranking of world no.3, occupying the 4th spot. This makes him one of the top contenders for the title in Cincinnati while leaving Khachanov, ranked 22, to be the underdog. Zverev’s recent triumphs over Khachanov will add to his confidence during their second meeting this year.

Match prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in two sets

Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov: Live Stream Details

• France: Eurosport
• USA: Tennis Channel
• Australia: beIN Sports
• Canada: TSN
• UK: Sky Sports UK
• India: Sony Liv
• Spain: Movistar

In case you missed it:

• “If he has to stop, let him do it in Spain,” French journalist suggests Rafael Nadal should retire while defending his country’s honor at the Davis Cup
• “My baby goat” – Carlos Alcaraz’s heartfelt gesture toward kids after Cincinnati Open practice goes viral, fans react

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW