Karen Khachanov vs Alexei Popyrin — Rotterdam Round of 32
Khachanov K.
Karen Khachanov defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-7 6-1 7-6 in the Rotterdam round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Karen Khachanov came in ranked #22, leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Karen Khachanov extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Key context
- Match story: Karen Khachanov dropped the opening set before beating Alexei Popyrin 6–7 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
3–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-28 | Paris Masters | R16 | hard | Karen Khachanov | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2024-02-19 | Doha | SF | hard | Karen Khachanov | 7-6(12) 6-2 |
| 2023-10-16 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Alexei Popyrin | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2021-03-15 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Karen Khachanov | 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadKhachanov K.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 48 games (7d) · Popyrin A.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About