Khachanov vs. Bublik. Exhibition Match Forecast

Current form

Khachanov opening match in the Northern Palmyra Trophies competition was against Thanasi Kokkinakis and he managed to beat him with a score of 3-4, 6-2, 6-3. On indoor hard courts this season, Karen has 15 wins and three losses.

Professional qualities

Khachanov is a versatile tennis player who can successfully perform on various surfaces. His game is based on a powerful serve, which is one of his main assets. Thanks to his impressive height, he easily generates high ball speed and forces his opponents to make mistakes. Karen forehand is also one of his strongest strokes, allowing him to dictate his terms on the court. The Russian backhand is stable and reliable. Despite his good receiving skills, this part of his game is not as dominant as his serve and forehand. Overall, Khachanov is a physically strong tennis player with a diverse arsenal of strokes, capable of beating opponents of various styles.

Current indicators in the tour

Khachanov is having a pretty good season. This year he won two trophies - he won the open hard court in Doha and indoor he won the competition in Almaty. In the world rankings, the Russian is currently in 19th place, although he was eighth there.

Interesting facts for betting

Khachanov has won 13 of his last 15 matches.

Current form

Bublik lost to Roberto Bautista-Agut (2-5, 6-2, 2-4) at the start of the Northern Palmyra Trophy tournament. Alexander has won six of ten matches on indoor surfaces this season.

Professional qualities

Bublik main trump card is a powerful first serve, which allows him to take many easy points. However, his risky play on the second ball often leads to double faults. In rallies, Alexander acts aggressively and often unpredictably, which puts his opponents in a difficult position. He demonstrates particular skill in shortened shots.

Current indicators in the tour

Bublik is ranked 34th in the world. Alexander was once in the top 20. This season, the representative of Kazakhstan can boast of winning one tournament - in February, he won the competition in Montpellier, which was held on indoor hard court.

Interesting facts for betting

11 of Bublik last 13 matches have ended in defeat.