ATP Roland Garros
Day 4 – Wednesday 28 May 2025, Paris, France.
- The match up: Karen Khachanov vs Sebastian Ofner
- Event Name: Roland Garros
- Match Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
- Day Of Event: Day 4
- Event Address: Paris, France
Let’s have a look at all the career, performance and head-to-head stats for the match and find out if Karen Khachanov or Sebastian Ofner is expected to win.
Match Details:
Karen Khachanov vs Sebastian Ofner – Wednesday 28 May 2025 – Roland Garros – Paris, France
Karen Khachanov vs Sebastian Ofner Head-to-Head, Preview, Stats & Pick:
Head To Head Ofner Leads 1-0.
In a highly anticipated match-up, Karen Khachanov and Sebastian Ofner faced off at the Geneva Clay QF. Ofner boasted a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head record, having emerged victorious in their previous encounter. Khachanov, a rising star in the tennis world, had made a significant impact by breaking into the Top 10 and achieving a career-high ranking of World No. 8 in July 2019. He had showcased his talent by upsetting top-ranked players such as Isner, A. Zverev, Thiem, and Djokovic en route to winning the 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Paris title. However, he then faced a challenging period with a 23-match losing streak against Top 10 opponents, which ended with a commendable victory over No. 3 Tsitsipas at the 2023 Miami Masters.
Khachanov’s career highlights included becoming the first unseeded ATP Masters 1000 champion since Nalbandian in 2007 and making it to the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam events. He had impressive runs at the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Australian Open, reaching the semi-finals in both tournaments. Additionally, he had earned a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics while representing Team ROC. His journey in the 2019 and 2023 tournaments saw him reach the quarterfinals, with victories over formidable opponents like Vukic.
Sebastian Ofner, on the other hand, had a remarkable career trajectory, earning his first ranking point at the age of 17 in 2013. He steadily climbed the ranks, breaking into the Top 200 in 2017, Top 100 in June 2023, and achieving a career-best ranking of World No. 37 in January 2024 after reaching the semi-finals at the ATP Tour in Hong Kong. Ofner made history by becoming the first Austrian man since Antonitsch, J. Melzer, and Thiem to play in a grass-court final in the Open Era at the 2024 Mallorca tournament.
His achievements included reaching the third round of Wimbledon qualifiers in his debut appearance, with a notable 5-set victory over No. 18 Sock. Ofner had success on home soil at the 2017 Kitzbuhel tournament, where he reached both the quarter-finals and semi-finals as a wildcard entry. With an impressive 145-115 record in the Challenger tour, Ofner had clinched titles at various events, including the 2018 Astana, 2019 Puerto Vallarta, and 2022 Prague-1 championships. Notably, he had also triumphed at the 2023 Salzburg tournament after a rough start in Challenger finals.
In their respective opening matches, Khachanov defeated Struff in a hard-fought battle, while Ofner emerged victorious over Atmane and Baez despite being two sets down. Khachanov looked to continue his quest for success by aiming to reach the next round, while Ofner sought to make his mark by advancing to the Round of 16 at Roland Garros for the third consecutive year. It promised to be an exciting match between two skilled players with contrasting career trajectories, and tennis fans eagerly awaited the outcome of this intriguing battle on the clay courts.
Karen Khachanov vs Sebastian Ofner Prediction:
I believe Karen Khachanov will win in straight sets.
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