Karen Khachanov begins Roland Garros 2025 with a confident victory
Tennis
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Karen Khachanov (ATP No. 24) made a successful start at the French Open, defeating Australian Alexander Vekic (ATP No. 80) in the first round in straight sets — 6:4, 6:4, 6:4.
The match lasted 2 hours and 12 minutes. Khachanov looked confident throughout, showing a powerful serve and solid baseline play. The Armenian recorded 9 aces, while his opponent managed only 2. Khachanov also converted 5 out of 12 break points.
In the second round of Roland Garros, Karen Khachanov will face the winner of the match between Sebastian Ofner and Jan-Lennard Struff.
Armenian tennis player Elina Avanesyan will begin her Roland Garros campaign on May 27 against Anhelina Kalinina.