Karen Khachanov Advances in Dubai After Tough Battle Against Shevchenko
Armenian tennis star Karen Khachanov secured a hard-fought victory over Alexander Shevchenko in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, winning the match 6–7, 6–2, 6–3 after initially dropping the opening set.
Khachanov faced a challenging start as he fell to Shevchenko in a tightly contested first set, losing 7–6 in a tiebreak. However, the Armenian athlete quickly regrouped, dominating the second set with a decisive 6–2 victory. In the final set, Khachanov’s resilience shone through as he pulled away to close the match 6–3, securing his place in the second round of the tournament.
Next, Khachanov will compete against American J.T. Brooksby, who is expected to provide a formidable challenge. This victory is part of a strong performance trend for Khachanov, who recently reached the quarterfinals in Doha, where he showcased his skills before falling to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping matchup. Khachanov aims to capitalize on this momentum as he progresses through the Dubai event.