Aslan Karatsev - Karen Khachanov predictions and free betting tips [02/07/2024]

Russians Aslan Karatsev and Karen Khachanov will face off in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, 2nd July. 

Aslan Karatsev

The 30-year-old Russian is currently ranked 99th in the ATP rankings. This year has been challenging for him in terms of maintaining consistency. A significant factor is a lingering injury he sustained in January during the Brisbane tournament. After undergoing surgery, he spent several months in recovery.

He only returned to the court in May and is still working to regain his form. This season, he hasn't managed to progress beyond the second round of any tournament. His record stands at 1 win in 7 matches. Grass courts are not his forte, with only a 30% win rate on them throughout his career. Last year at Wimbledon, Aslan achieved his best result, reaching the second round.

Karen Khachanov

The 28-year-old tennis player occupies the 22nd spot in the global rankings. This season, Khachanov has demonstrated solid performance. Noteworthy achievements include advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open, reaching the semi-finals at Bouches-du-Rhône, and securing a quarter-final spot at Monte Carlo. He also clinched a title in Qatar.

In the current season, he boasts 20 wins out of 32 matches, although his performance in the last ten matches shows a less favourable outcome with 4 wins. Khachanov is a versatile player with a 58% win rate on grass in his professional career. Last year, he missed the London major due to a stress fracture and partial fracture of the sacral bone. However, in 2021, Khachanov reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Head-to-head

The rivals have faced each other 7 times, with Khachanov leading 5-2. They've only met once on grass courts, at Halle in 2022, where Khachanov emerged victorious with scores of 6-7, 6-1, 6-2. They haven't met since then.

Match Prediction: Karatsev vs Khachanov

Even though Karen Khachanov is not at his peak form, he's still performing well and has even secured a title. Conversely, Aslan Karatsev's season was abruptly halted by injury, and he has not yet regained optimal form, enduring a streak of four consecutive losses. Additionally, Khachanov's experience and skill set make him a more versatile player, giving him a higher likelihood of advancing to the second round.