Karen Khachanov vs Frances Tiafoe Prediction: Karen is Motivated to Win

Prediction for the ATP Australian Open match, which will take place on January 20th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After beating Zapata Miralles, Karen Khachanov defeated Jason Kubler at the Australian Open. The last match lasted two hours and 55 minutes. Khachanov failed the second set but won in the end with a decent advantage. Regarding statistics, Khachanov faired 15 times and made two double faults, and Karen won 79% of his points on his first and 50% on his second. On the receiving end, Khachanov had the following statistics: 34%/47% of points won on the first/second serve of the Kubler. His winners/unforced errors stats were 57/30. Khachanov is progressing from match to match, noting that he's never been past the third round.

Once, in 2019, he even made it to the AO's quarterfinals, so the Melbourne courts should be comfortable for Frances. In addition, he came after a five-match winning streak at the United Cup, which he extended to seven bouts at the AO. In Melbourne, Frances lost only one set in two games, as did Khachanov. In the first round, he beat Altmaier, and in the second round, he knocked out Shang Juncheng, defeating him in three games. Overall, Tiafoe had an easy draw. Khachanov will be his first serious opponent at the Australian Open.

Both guys approached the match in good form and confidently won their first matches in Melbourne. We wouldn't be surprised if we're in for a fairly long game, about the same as Wimbledon 2018. As for the outcome, we prefer Karen, who has experience beating Frances. In addition, Khachanov is more motivated. He has yet to pass the third AO round, but now he can make a breakthrough, given the current tonus of No.20.

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