

Karen Khachanov defeated Joao Fonseca 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Fonseca came in ranked #26, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karen Khachanov claimed a first win over Joao Fonseca in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Joao Fonseca | 4-6 7-6 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (82 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Khachanov K.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 34 games (7d) · Fonseca J.: 4 days rest · 1 match, 23 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