Karen Khachanov: who is, age and titles of João Fonseca's opponent at the Paris Masters 1000 - News Room USA

João Fonseca advanced to the second round of the Paris Masters 1000 and will now face 29-year-old Russian Karen Khachanov. But who is the tennis player? What titles did you win? Sporting News shows the details of the tennis player’s career.

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Who is Karen Khachanov?

Karen Khachanov is one of the most solid and experienced names on the ATP circuit, an opponent who commands respect in any major tournament. The Russian tennis player was born on May 21, 1996, in Moscow. With an imposing physique and powerful strikes from deep in the court, he became known for his consistency and for being one of those players who is not intimidated on big stages.

The best phase of Khachanov’s career came precisely in Paris, a city that holds good memories for the Russian. It was there that, in 2018, he won his main title: the Paris Masters 1000, defeating none other than Novak Djokovic in the final. In addition to this major trophy, Khachanov has four other ATP titles throughout his career, including achievements on hard courts, a surface where he usually shines with his heavy serves and firm hits.

The Russian has also been in the top 10 of the world rankings. It reached eighth position in 2019, showing that it had the level to be among the greats. In Grand Slams, he has already knocked on the door of decisions a few times, reaching the semi-finals of the US Open and Australian Open in campaigns that drew attention for his confidence and aggressive play.

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