Madrid Open 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Karen Khachanov preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :April 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Modified at :April 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM

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This will be fifth meeting between both players.

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner will square off against Karen Khachanov in the fourth round of the Madrid Open 2024. Sinner has shown his class and ruthless approach during previous matches, despite hip injury concerns.

Jannik, who has used the clay court shrewdly in Madrid put up a clinical performance to beat Pavel Kotov in the third round of the tournament 6-2, 7-5 to mark his presence in the next round of the ATP 1000 tournament.

The 16th seed, Karen Khachanov, will be buoyed by his recent performances and will look to continue the winning momentum against the Italian player.

Jannik Sinner vs Karen Khachanov match details

Date: April 30, 2024

Time: 6:50 PM (IST) Tentative

Venue: La Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain

Jannik Sinner vs Karen Khachanov Preview

Sinner’s journey in Madrid has been far from straightforward. In his third round encounter against Pavel Kotov, the Italian appeared to be cruising before injury concerns surfaced in the second set. Kotov capitalized on the opportunity, securing a break and serving to level the match. However, Sinner’s resilience shone through as he saved a set point and ultimately prevailed with a 6-2, 7-5 victory, albeit with visible signs of discomfort.

The 16th seed advanced to his second consecutive fourth round at the Madrid Open, dispatching Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in straight sets. Khachanov’s impressive serving display saw him win 89% of first serve points and convert two of his three break-point opportunities.

Head-to-Head

Matches – 4

Jannik Sinner – 3

Karen Khachanov– 1

This is the first meeting between both players on the clay. All other meetings was played on clay courts.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Jannik Sinner vs Karen Khachanov, Madrid Open 2024, Round of 16 match in India?

The Indian tennis fans can enjoy the Round of 16 contest between Sinner and Khachanov on the Sony Sports Network, the match will be telecast on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. Sony Liv will stream the match for Indian viewers.

Prediction

Sinner’s ability to dig deep and self-correct during matches has been a hallmark of his success this season. His comeback from 3-5 down in the second set against Pavel Kotov on Monday showcased his mental fortitude.

Despite a narrow miss in the Monte-Carlo Masters final against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Sinner’s overall form and confidence on the clay courts bode well for his chances in Madrid.

On the other hand, Khachanov’s recent performances have been commendable, including a quarterfinal appearance in Monte-Carlo and a strong run to the fourth round at the Australian Open, before succumbing to Sinner in three sets. The Russian’s all-court game poses a threat to many players on tour, but there appears to be a discernible gap between his abilities and those of the very elite in the sport.

While Khachanov holds a 1-3 head-to-head record against Sinner, with his sole victory coming in a five-set thriller at the 2020 US Open, the Italian has emerged victorious in their three most recent encounters.

Result: Sinner to win in three sets

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