Hamburg Open 2020: Karen Khachanov vs Dusan Lajovic Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction


Hamburg Open 2020: Karen Khachanov vs Dusan Lajovic Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction
Karen Khachanov (left) and Dusan Lajovic

An interesting battle is on the cards when eighth-seed Karen Khachanov takes on Dusan Lajovic in a Round of 16 encounter at the Hamburg Open 2020. Both players have already established a mini-rivalry between them and it will be exciting to watch who emerges victorious this time around.

Karen Khachanov vs Dusan Lajovic: Preview

Karen Khachanov

Talking about the performance in the tournament so far, Khachanov was involved in arguably the best match played this week in Hamburg in the opening round. The 24-year old Russian had to literally play out of his skin to edge past Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 in a marathon match. The World No.16 can definitely have a toll of his previous match when he battles against Lajovic.

On the other hand, Dusan Lajovic had a comparatively easier match in the Round of 32. The 30-year old Serb looked dominating in his straight-set victory against Adrian Mannarino. The final scoreline read 6-4, 6-1 in the favour of World No.24.

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Karen Khachanov vs Dusan Lajovic: Head-to-Head

Dusan Lajovic

Prior to their meeting in Hamburg, the two athletes have faced each other on three different occasions. Lajovic is yet to lose a match against Khachanov. So the head-to-head record stands at 0-3. The last time they met was in the semis of the ATP Cup in Australia this year when Lajovic got the better of Khachanov in a close contest 7-5, 7-6.

Karen Khachanov vs Dusan Lajovic: Prediction

Karen Khachanov

It looks as if that this time around Khachanov may open his account against Lajovic. Certainly, the head-to-head record will be on the minds of the players when they step on the court and Khachanov may seek some redemption. Having said that, the win will not be served on a platter to the Russian and he may have to play another tiring, three-setter encounter to book a spot in the quarters at the ATP 500 event.

Match Prediction: Karen Khachanov defeats Dusan Lajovic in an exhilarating, three-set thriller.

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