Khachanov defeats Ruud, setting up ATP Toronto match against Michelsen
Khachanov and Michelsen Shine in Pre-US Open Tune-ups
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov is in fine form ahead of the US Open, following a string of impressive performances in recent hard-court tournaments. Khachanov, currently ranked ATP #16, reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2025 but lost to Taylor Fritz in a closely contested four-set match. Since then, he has claimed a significant victory over Casper Ruud at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto.
Meanwhile, Norwegian player Alex Michelsen made headlines with his victory at the Masters tournament, securing his first quarter-final place. Michelsen's win came against Learner Tien in an 81-minute match, during which he showcased his strong forehand. He attributed his success to a lack of unforced errors from Tien, who made 42 throughout the match.
Michelsen was pleased with his performance, stating that his game plan worked well and he was able to finish the match successfully. He did not mention any specific issues with his forehand during the match, but did highlight its importance in securing the victory.
In the National Bank Open, Khachanov produced love games in his final two service games of the match, reeling off 18 straight points on serve over the first and second sets. He expressed satisfaction with his serving performance, indicating good form heading into the US Open.
Norway's Casper Ruud, who skipped Wimbledon due to injury, is also participating in the tournament. However, he was unable to gain control of the match against Khachanov in Toronto.
With Khachanov's recent wins over top-20 players and solid form, his upcoming quarter-final match at the US Open is eagerly anticipated. Detailed information about his opponent in that match or the exact schedule is not yet available. Nonetheless, Khachanov's performances in the lead-up tournaments and his current ranking position him as a competitive contender at the upcoming US Open.
Michelsen, on the other hand, is thrilled about reaching the quarter-finals, which marks uncharted territory for him. His victory over Tien at the Masters tournament marked his first Masters quarter-final appearance.
[1] Wimbledon 2025 Quarter-final Match Report: Khachanov vs Fritz [2] Wimbledon 2025: Khachanov Loses to Fritz in Four Sets [3] ATP Rankings: Khachanov Remains in Top 20 [4] Khachanov Expresses Pride in Serving Performance After Toronto Win [5] Khachanov Claims Significant Victory over Ruud at National Bank Open
[1] After clinching a quarter-final spot at Wimbledon 2025, Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov faced off against Taylor Fritz, ultimately losing in a challenging four-set match.
[2] Playing in the National Bank Open, Khachanov defeated Casper Ruud, a fellow top-20 tennis player, showcasing his strong form ahead of the US Open, where he will compete in the quarter-finals.
