Carlos Alcaraz is set to advance to the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters after successfully defeating Serbian players Dusan Lajovic and Laslo Djere in earlier rounds. Alcaraz secured a solid victory over Lajovic with a score of 6-3, 6-3 and followed up with a 7-6, 6-2 win against Djere. This match against Khachanov marks a significant challenge for the Spanish player as it is his first time facing this stage of the competition in the historic Roman setting.
In the round of 16, Alcaraz will go head-to-head with Karen Khachanov, currently ranked 24th in the world. Khachanov advanced to this point by defeating Román Andrés Burruchaga and Francesco Passaro, demonstrating impressive form along the way. Notably, Khachanov is chiefly recognized for his prowess on hard surfaces, having won all seven of his career titles on hard courts, with four achieved indoors.
Historically, Alcaraz has remained unbeaten against Khachanov, winning all four of their previous encounters. Notably, three of those matches took place on clay courts, where Alcaraz’s dominance was evident as he conceded only one set across those matches. Their last clash occurred in the quarterfinals of Beijing 2024, where Alcaraz emerged victorious again with a score of 7-5, 6-2, ultimately claiming the championship title.
The much-anticipated match between Alcaraz and Khachanov is scheduled to kickoff at 11:00 AM local time in Rome, opening the morning session on the central court. As there are no matches slated beforehand, fans can expect a timely start.
Viewers can catch the match live on Movistar Plus, specifically on the Movistar Plus+ channel, available on channel 7 of the platform.
This competition continues to showcase Alcaraz’s rising prowess in the tennis world, providing fans with a thrilling display of talent in the Rome Masters.