Karen Khachanov is about to kick off his bid in the draw in Tokyo. Karen will try to conquer the title after he was the runner-up once in 2021.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Karen has a favorable record (6-2) with the projected opponents.

R1 – Alexei Popyrin’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Karen Khachanov

Alexei Popyrin has a 33-25 record in 2023, 16-13 on hard. As for the last 8 years, Alexei has a 117-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Popyrin needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 4 matches.

His best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament in Umag where he overcame Stan Wawrinka in the final 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4.

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Australian lost to Pedro Martinez Portero in the 1^st round 7-5 6-4.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Alexei Popyrin

This contest would be 3^rd time that Karen Khachanov and Alexei Popyrin fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Cristian Garin’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Karen Khachanov

Cristian Garin has a 38-23 win-loss record in 2023, 19-10 on hard. In the previous 12 years, Christian has a 67-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Christian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Chilean’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the semifinal the Noumea Challenger and the Iasi Challenger.

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Chilean didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Cristian Garin

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Karen Khachanov and Cristian Garin clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Karen Khachanov may take on Sho Shimabukuro. Their H2H record is 0-0.

1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Karen Khachanov

Taylor Fritz has a 51-21 win-loss record in 2023, 34-10 on hard. During the last 10 years, Taylor has a 212-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of the current year was winning the competition in Australia where he defeated Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), in Delray Beach where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he beat Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American won the tournament after besting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Taylor Fritz

This contest would be 3^rd time that Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Karen Khachanov may square off with Cameron Norrie. Their H2H is 3-3.

1/2 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Karen Khachanov

Hubert Hurkacz has a 39-20 win-loss record in 2023, 23-10 on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, Hubert has a 169-79 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.

His most significant result of this current season was conquering the title in Marseille where he overcame Benjamin Bonzi in the final 6-3 7-6(4), and in Shanghai where he overcame Andrey Rublev in the final 6-3 3-6 7-6(8).

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Hubert didn’t play in this event.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Hubert Hurkacz

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Karen Khachanov and Hubert Hurkacz fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Karen Khachanov could come up against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 1-1.

Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud has a 35-20 record in 2023, 11-11 on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Norwegian has a 84-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the current year was conquering the title in Estoril where he beat Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Norwegian lost to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1^st round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 3^rd time that Karen Khachanov and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Karen Khachanov could play Tommy Paul. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Tommy Paul.