Western & Southern Open 2021: Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Masters

World No. 30 Karen Khachanov will take on World No. 17 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round of the Cincinnati Masters on August 18, 2021.

Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime: Match Details

• Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
• Match: Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime
• Round: Second Round
• Date: August 18, 2021
• Prize Money: $41,500
• Venue: Cincinnati, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime: Preview

Khachanov comes into this contest after beating Kevin Anderson in straight sets in the opening round. The Russian might have lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in Toronto last week, but he has been on a high since winning the silver medal at the recently concluded Tokyo games. The 25-year-old has compiled decent results since 2021 Wimbledon and with an 8-2 win-loss record on the hard courts lately, Khachanov is going to be a dangerous floater in the draw at the Cincinnati Masters. He will be keen on getting some more crucial wins before the US Open.

On the other hand, Felix comes into this match after beating Marton Fucsovics in straight sets in the first round. The Canadian has been going through a lean patch in the North American hard court swing, after two consecutive exits in Washington and Toronto. Barring one final appearance in Melbourne and one quarterfinal in Acapulco earlier in the year, it has been a very disappointing run for the 21-year-old. Like his opponent, Felix too needs to go deep in Cincinnati, ahead of the US Open.

Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime: Head to Head

These two have met only once on the tour before. Khachanov beat Felix in three sets on the hard courts of the Canada Masters in 2019.

Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime: Prediction

While both players tend to possess the big game, the Russian looks more likely to produce one going by his current run on the hard courts. While Felix will try to mix up play with his wide range of shots, Khachanov is likely to outlast his opponent from the back court. Moreover, the Canadian won only 45% of the points on his second serve in the last match, in comparison to Khachanov’s 82. If the pattern continues, it would be tough to turn things around for the 21-year-old.

Match Prediction: Karen Khachanov should win in two sets.

Karen Khachanov vs Felix Auger-Aliassime: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : TBD
• Delhi: TBD
• New York: TBD
• Melbourne: TBD

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