Karen Khachanov def. Aleksandr Shevchenko
6-7(5) 6-2 6-3
Karen Khachanov defeated Aleksandr Shevchenko 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts on February 24, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karen Khachanov | Aleksandr Shevchenko |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 12 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 64 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 57 |
| Break points converted % | 43 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
| Serve rating | 304 | 275 |
| Return rating | 133 | 61 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Karen Khachanov | Aleksandr Shevchenko |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | KAZ |
| Birth date | May 21, 1996 | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Height | 198 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 92 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,450 | 656 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,861 | 1,691 |
| Current career W-L | 317–233 | 59–78 |
| Current career earnings | $23,455,959 | $3,765,297 |
Path
Karen Khachanov's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Karen Khachanov's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenson Brooksby | 6-7(6) 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 25, 2026 | R16 |
Aleksandr Shevchenko's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikoloz Basilashvili | 7-6(1) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 2026 | Q1 |