By Tony Fairbairn
- Dan Evans v Karen Khachanov [23]
- H2H: Evans leads 4-0
NEW YORK, USA – Dan Evans aims to take advantage of a place in the main draw of the US Open despite a rankings crisis and first up for the Brit is 23rd seed Karen Khachanov.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Dan Evans v Karen Khachanov [23] | H2H: Evans leads 4-0 |
| US Open 2024 | New York, USA |
| Hard (O) | Prize Money: $100,000 |
| Second on Court 11 (17:30 BST) | Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required |
Dan Evans will be hoping to make the most of his opportunity at the US Open, as this could be the final tournament he plays on the main tour for a while given his current ranking, and first up for Evans is Karen Khachanov.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)
| H2H: | Dan Evans (WR 187) | Karen Khachanov (WR 23) |
| Tournament Previous Best | R4 (2021) | Semi-Final (2022) |
| 1st Serve % | 54.2 | 64.1 |
| Service Games Won % | 75.3 | 83.6 |
| Break Points Saved % | 61.2 | 64.7 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 49.5 | 50.2 |
| Break Points Converted % | 28.1 | 41.6 |
If Evans wants to beat Khachanov for a fifth time in a row then he needs to be much more efficient in return or face an early exit.
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Playing styles and prediction
Khachanov has had a very poor season and will be hoping he can gain some form of momentum heading into next season. The 28 year-old seems to have lost that consistent power that he used to have but he will be hoping the faster conditions in New York plays into his hands.
Evans will aim to use his effective slice to force unforced errors from Khachanov’s game and will need to take his chances on return. Meanwhile Khachanov will look to gain confidence on serve as he will force Evans into uncomfortable positions by using his forehand. This will be a tough match for Evans with doubts remaining over his stamina and fitness. Stylistically Evans is favourite here but in terms of consistency Khachanov could just prove to be too strong here.
Prediction: Khachanov in five sets.
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