
Alexander Shevchenko defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-4 in the Metz quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Karen Khachanov came in ranked #39, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexander Shevchenko claimed a first win over Karen Khachanov in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Karen Khachanov | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2026-02-23 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Karen Khachanov | 6-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 2024-05-06 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Karen Khachanov | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 193). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shevchenko A.: 6 days rest · 2 matches, 37 games (7d) · Khachanov K.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 34 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About