Stefanos Tsitsipas scored one of his better wins this year against Alexander Zverev at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, and he will try to follow up against Karen Khachanov.
Khachanov has played pretty solid tennis for a while now, and the Russian did it again on Wednesday in France. He took on compatriot Daniil Medvedev and bested him in two sets in a match that wasn't devoid of controversy.
His tennis was anything but controversial, as he played a fabulous match. Up next for him is two-time Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, who found his best tennis at the event
He has played amazingly so far, especially in the most recent match against Zverev, who he also beat in straight sets. This meeting has all the makings of a brilliant match if both players show up at their best.
The H2H heavily favors Tsitsipas so far. The Greek has bested Khachanov seven times, though the Russian has had a solid win as well. The last time Khachanov won was in Miami last year, and it's not a huge surprise.
The court plays fast, which allows him to attack Tsitsipas quite a bit. This match will be played on clay and might go a bit differently, though their only clay match was a tight three-set contest.
The best level from Khachanov can beat Tsitsipas, and the reverse is also true. They both look in a great spot right now, so it's tricky predicting who might do better.
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | Karen Khachanov | |
| 7 | H2H | 1 |
| 12 | Rank | 17 |
| 25 | Age | 27 |
| 13-6 | 2024 W/L | 15-6 |
| 313-149 | Career W/L | 259-185 |
I feel like the bond Tsisipas has with Monaco, and these courts will certainly help him in this match. He knows the courts well and has played amazingly in Monte Carlo in previous years. I do think he'll win once more.
Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in three sets.