Karen Kachanov

Style and Personality
Nicknamed “The Machine” for his imposing stature and physical consistency, that makes him so hard to beat, Karen Khachanov imposes a brute force to every opponent. Standing at 6ft 6in, he possesses one of the heaviest baseline games on the Tour. Everything Khachanov does is designed to overpower his opponent: he uses his booming serve to establish immediate control and follows up with hammer-like groundstrokes. His consistency is not the best in the game

A stalwart of the Top 20 for nearly a decade, Khachanov made his biggest mark by winning the 2018 Paris Masters against Novak Djokovic. While his ranking has fluctuated between 10 and 20, his Grand Slam pedigree is undeniable, with two semi-finals and six quarter-final appearances. He is also an Olympic Silver Medalist (Tokyo 2021). A famously reactive competitor, Khachanov is a dangerous ‘giant-killer’ capable of overpowering top champions, yet equally susceptible to being pushed by underdogs. Perfect for UTS.