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Karen Khachanov

Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player with seven ATP singles titles to his name. He reached a career-high ranking of world No. 8 and won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

What it is

Karen Khachanov is a right-handed power player from Moscow, known for his height and strong serve. He turned pro in 2013 and quickly established himself on the ATP Tour as a hard-court specialist.

Why it matters

His biggest singles title came at the 2018 Paris Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event. He also earned an Olympic silver medal, putting him among the top Russian players of his generation. Canadian tennis fans see him compete regularly at events like the Canadian Open.

Key details

Khachanov’s career-high ATP singles ranking is No. 8, achieved in July 2019. He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand, stands 1.98 m tall, and now resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In short

  • Won seven ATP singles titles, including the 2018 Paris Masters.
  • Olympic silver medalist in men’s singles (Tokyo 2020).
  • Semifinalist at US Open 2022 and Australian Open 2023.
  • Career-high singles ranking of world No. 8.
Canadian angle

Khachanov is relevant to Canadian tennis fans because he competes regularly on the ATP Tour and at the Canadian Open level events, where top-ranked international players often face Canadian players.

Quick questions

Who is Karen Khachanov?
Russian professional tennis player with seven ATP singles titles and an Olympic silver medal in men’s singles.
What is his highest ranking?
World No. 8, achieved on 15 July 2019.
Has he won an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won the silver medal in men’s singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Khachanov
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high rankings, ATP titles, Olympic silver medal, Grand Slam semifinals
  2. ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2367/karen-khachanov
    Supports: Birth date, height, handedness, turn pro year, career titles, current and career statistics
  3. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/karen-khachanov
    Supports: Player background, birthplace, major title, Olympic silver medal, Grand Slam semifinal appearances