Karen Khachanov def. Denis Istomin
7-6(1) 7-6(0)
Karen Khachanov defeated Denis Istomin 7-6(1) 7-6(0) in the 2018 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karen Khachanov | Denis Istomin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 67 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Break points saved % | 75 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 25 |
| Service points won % | 71 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 29 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karen Khachanov | Denis Istomin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | UZB |
| Birth date | May 21, 1996 | Sep 7, 1986 |
| Age | 21 | 31 |
| Height | 198 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 41 | 81 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,235 | 678 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,924 | 1,735 |
| Current career W-L | 318–233 | 196–249 |
| Current career earnings | $23,455,959 | $6,339,469 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.