Carlos Alcaraz Extends Perfect Record Against Karen Khachanov, Highlights Other Dominant Rivalries
Carlos Alcaraz continued to dominate Karen Khachanov at the Vienna Open, securing his seventh straight victory against the Russian player. Alcaraz returned to this tournament after a five-year break and kicked off with a tough win, overcoming a deficit in both sets to claim a 6-4, 7-6(5) result.
Despite the closeness of the match, Khachanov has now become the player Alcaraz has defeated more times than anyone else on the ATP Tour. Across seven meetings, Alcaraz has won every single match, taking 15 of the 17 sets played against the three-time Grand Slam semi-finalist.
Other Head-to-Head Rivalries Where Alcaraz Holds the Upper Hand
Khachanov is not the only opponent Alcaraz has dominated. The Spanish star holds an unblemished 6-0 record against three players: Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Arthur Rinderknech. Notably, Alcaraz dropped just two sets across all encounters with De Minaur, who has been a consistent top 10 player for several years.
Additionally, Alcaraz has maintained perfect records of 5-0 against both Tallon Griekspoor and Dusan Lajovic. This collection of dominant head-to-heads highlights six players against whom Alcaraz has established commanding leads.
Players Carlos Alcaraz Has Most One-Sided Head-to-Head Records Against
- Karen Khachanov: 7-0 (Alcaraz)
- Alex de Minaur: 6-0 (Alcaraz)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas: 6-0 (Alcaraz)
- Arthur Rinderknech: 6-0 (Alcaraz)
- Tallon Griekspoor: 5-0 (Alcaraz)
- Dusan Lajovic: 5-0 (Alcaraz)
Upcoming Match at the Vienna Open
After advancing past Khachanov, Alcaraz will face either Nikoloz Basilashvili or Austrian wildcard Jurij Rodionov in the second round, with the match scheduled for Thursday, October 29. Alcaraz has never met Rodionov before but has beaten Basilashvili twice previously, though their last encounter was four years ago at the 2022 Madrid Open.
