In the fourth round of the prestigious ATP Masters series in Rome, there will be a match between Alejandro Tabilo and Karen Khachanov. The match will take place on Tuesday, May 14th, with a scheduled start time of 12:00 Central European Time. Experts at Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Alejandro Tabilo
The 26-year-old Chilean caused the main sensation of the current tournament. Ranked 32nd in the world, Tabilo started from the second round in the Rome Masters, defeating German Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets. In the next stage, many predicted Tabilo’s exit, but he surprisingly easily dealt with world number one Novak Djokovic. The match ended with the Chilean winning in two sets — 6:2, 6:3.
Karen Khachanov
Khachanov has been performing well on clay, and the current Masters is no exception. The Russian defeated Alexander Bublik and Francisco Cerundolo without dropping a set. In Monte Carlo and Madrid, Khachanov was stopped by Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner, respectively. Compared to them, Tabilo appears to be a less challenging opponent, giving Khachanov a good chance to advance to the quarterfinals.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Tabilo has won six consecutive matches.
- Khachanov has not lost to opponents ranked below him since Indian Wells.
- The two players have only met once before, in 2022 in the Netherlands on grass, where Karen achieved a convincing victory.
Alejandro Tabilo vs Karen Khachanov Prediction
Despite Tabilo defeating Djokovic, his opponent is considered the favorite in this match. I believe Khachanov has a better chance of advancing to the quarterfinals, so I predict his victory.
