In Metz, France, the ATP-250 event saw Karen Khachanov pull ahead in the 1/8 finals by defeating the French host Constant Lestien. The straight sets win sealed a place in the quarterfinals for the Russian, with a 1 hour and 29 minute match time confirming the outcome at 6:4, 6:4.
Looking ahead, Khachanov would potentially meet fellow Russian Alexander Shevchenko in the next round, provided he overcomes Mate Walkus of Hungary in their clash.
Khachanov sits at No. 15 in the ATP rankings and has claimed five tour titles under the ATP umbrella. His strongest showings at Grand Slams include a semifinal run at the Australian Open in 2023 and another semifinal at the US Open in 2022. On September 26, he captured an ATP title in Zhuhai, China, defeating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in the final. This victory represented Khachanov’s first ATP triumph since 2018, when he won a Masters 1000 event in Paris.
Beyond individual tournaments, 2021 marked a highlight for Khachanov as he earned the singles silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and contributed to Russia’s Davis Cup victory, underscoring his role in team success alongside his personal milestones.
Earlier discussions about Rublev included inquiries into career prize money, illustrating ongoing interest in the broader earnings landscape of Russian players on the tour.