Carlos Alcaraz’s Top Five Most Dominant Head-to-Head Records After Seventh Win Over Karen Khachanov
Carlos Alcaraz Extends Winning Streak Against Karen Khachanov at Vienna Open
Carlos Alcaraz returned to the Vienna Open after a five-year absence and secured a tough victory over Karen Khachanov. Despite a challenging start, Alcaraz rallied from being a break down in both sets to defeat the Russian 6-4, 7-6(5).
This latest win marks the seventh consecutive time Alcaraz has beaten Khachanov, making him the player Alcaraz has defeated most often on the ATP Tour. Across their seven encounters, Alcaraz has claimed 15 of the 17 sets played against the three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist.
Alcaraz’s Most One-Sided Rivalries on the ATP Tour
Khachanov is not the only player with a lopsided record against Alcaraz. The Spaniard also holds perfect records against several other notable opponents:
- Alex de Minaur: 6-0
- Stefanos Tsitsipas: 6-0
- Arthur Rinderknech: 6-0
- Tallon Griekspoor: 5-0
- Dusan Lajovic: 5-0
Alcaraz has dropped only two sets versus Alex de Minaur, despite the Australian’s consistent top 10 ranking over recent years. Meanwhile, he has also swept all five matches against both Tallon Griekspoor and Dusan Lajovic.
Players With Carlos Alcaraz’s Most Dominant Head-to-Head Records
- Karen Khachanov: 7-0
- Alex de Minaur: 6-0
- Stefanos Tsitsipas: 6-0
- Arthur Rinderknech: 6-0
- Tallon Griekspoor: 5-0
- Dusan Lajovic: 5-0
Next Opponent at the Vienna Open
Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked world number three, will face his second-round opponent at the Vienna Open soon. His next match will be against the winner of the clash between Nikoloz Basilashvili, a finalist at the Almaty Open, and Austrian wildcard Jurij Rodionov.
Alcaraz has never played Rodionov but has won both previous meetings with Basilashvili, although their last encounter was four years ago during the 2022 Madrid Open. The second round is set for Thursday, October 29.
