The Russian tennis player of Armenian descent, Karen Khachanov, failed to reach the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament in Dubai, losing to Greek athlete Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set battle. The final score of the match was 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 4-6.
The match began with both players displaying solid performance. Khachanov showed a strong serve, while Tsitsipas, as usual, demonstrated excellent play from the baseline. Despite the intense competition, the set remained even, leading to a tiebreak. At the crucial moment, the Greek played more consistently and calmly, winning the tiebreak 7-4.
In the second set, Khachanov significantly improved his game, increasing the accuracy of his shots and playing aggressively on returns. He broke his opponent's serve twice and confidently closed out the set 6-2, leveling the match.
The third set turned into a real test for both players. Khachanov fought for every point, but at a key moment, Tsitsipas managed to break serve, which determined the outcome of the match. The Greek held his advantage and secured the victory with a 6-4 score.
Match Statistics
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Aces: Tsitsipas – 7, Khachanov – 7
- Double Faults: Tsitsipas – 2, Khachanov – 7
- First Serve Percentage: Tsitsipas – 63%, Khachanov – 59%
- Points Won on First Serve: Tsitsipas – 79%, Khachanov – 78%
- Points Won on Second Serve: Tsitsipas – 57%, Khachanov – 50%
- Break Points: Tsitsipas – 2/3, Khachanov – 2/9
- Tiebreak Wins: Tsitsipas – 1, Khachanov – 0
- Total Points Won: Tsitsipas – 103, Khachanov – 95