5-1: Counting down the can't-miss fourth-round clashes at AO 2024
The round of 16 at Australian Open 2024 is here – and here are the five match-ups we reckon are the best of the bunch.
20 January 2024
Age
28 years
Born
Moscow, Russia
Residence
UAE
Height
198cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight
87kg (192 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 58%Turned Pro2013Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$17,730,963 USDCoachJose Clavet, Vedran MarticSingles Titles7Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss281-201-
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Report: Tsitsipas completes final step past Khachanov
After three losses in Australian Open semifinals, Stefanos Tsitsipas makes his fourth final-four foray count, advancing to Sunday's men's singles decider past Karen Khachanov.
27 January 2023
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Men's SF preview: Familiar faces, fresh opportunities
Stefanos Tsitsipas knows what it's like to make a major final. Novak Djokovic's record in Australia needs no introduction. On Friday, Karen Khachanov and Tommy Paul will look to play spoiler to the historical storyline.
26 January 2023
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Men's Day 9 preview: Korda, Lehecka dare to dream
Reaching the quarterfinals of a Slam is new territory for Sebastian Korda and Jiri Lehecka; Karen Khachanov and Stefanos Tsitsipas respectively stand in their way as bigger prizes loom.
23 January 2023
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Men's Day 7 preview: Sinner's second chance to stop Tsitsipas
Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas meet one round earlier in Melbourne than last year; what has the Italian learned in those ensuing 12 months that can reverse his fortunes on Sunday?
21 January 2023
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Day 5: Three to see at AO 2023
Sebastian Korda gets the sternest test of his 2023 form yet as Daniil Medvedev awaits, while Rybakina/Collins and Khachanov/Tiafoe round out a trio of top-shelf matches on Friday.
19 January 2023
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What we learned: AO 2022 came to life on Day 5
Australian Open 2022 had already built up a fair head of steam, but it all exploded on Day 5 with an outrageously entertaining block of singles and doubles matches.
22 January 2022
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Nadal finds new gear to quash Khachanov comeback
The 20-time major champion extends his unbeaten record over the big-serving Russian to 8-0 with a four-set triumph, making the fourth round in Melbourne for a 15th time.
22 January 2022
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Day 5 men's preview: Seeded showdowns take centre stage
Friday will tell us how much progress Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz has made, whether Rafael Nadal remains Karen Khachanov's kryptonite, and if fresh legs can help Reilly Opelka.
20 January 2022
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Indian Wells: Ostapenko ousts Swiatek, Fritz beats Berrettini
Jelena Ostapenko won a battle of Roland Garros champions over Iga Swiatek on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, while Taylor Fritz upset Matteo Berrettini for his first top-10 win in two years.
13 October 2021
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Olympics: Zverev powers past Khachanov to win gold
Alexander Zverev played relentlessly powerful, consistent tennis to overwhelm Karen Khachanov in the men's singles gold medal match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
1 August 2021
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Olympics: Zverev v Khachanov in gold medal clash
On the ninth and final day of competition, the Olympic Tennis Event concludes with a battle for men’s singles gold between Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov.
1 August 2021
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Olympics: Zverev stuns Djokovic, faces Khachanov for gold
From a set and a break down, Alexander Zverev rebounded to beat Novak Djokovic in a stunning Olympic upset, a result setting up a clash in the gold medal match with the resurgent Karen Khachanov.
30 July 2021
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Wimbledon: What we learned in week one
With six glorious days of play before Middle Sunday setting the stage for Manic Monday, we reflect on what has unfolded to get us to this point at Wimbledon.
5 July 2021
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Match of the Day: Berrettini breaks Khachanov
Italian ninth seed Matteo Berrettini extends his career-best run in Melbourne, edging Russian Karen Khachanov in three tiebreak sets over three hours.
13 February 2021