Alexei Popyrin vs Karen Khachanov Prediction: Popyrin is on a 4-match losing streak

Prediction for the ATP Tokyo Alexei Popyrin vs Karen Khachanov match which will take place on October 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Tokyo tournament will be Popyrin's third in Asia. Previously, Popyrin failed in Astana and Shanghai, losing to Korda and Arnaldi. Overall, Popyrin's losing streak now stands at four matches in a row, dating back to the Cincinnati Masters on August 18 against Hurkacz.

Karen is much more active than the Australian in the fall of 2023. The tournament in Tokyo is the fourth in Asia for Karen, and the match against Popyrin is the eighth. Karen reached the final in Zhuhai, losing to Nishioka in two games. Then came tournaments in Beijing and Shanghai. In Shanghai, the Russian beat Zhukayev in three sets and was weaker than Dimitrov in two games.

Khachanov has the statistics on his side and a better play tone. Popyrin is on a 4-match losing streak, while Karen has played three tournaments in Asia and reached the final of the Zhuhai event. The experienced Khachanov will be able to use his advantage and beat the Australian in two games for the first time in his career.