Rei Sakamoto vs Karen Khachanov result: Karen Khachanov wins 2-0 in sets; we tipped Karen Khachanov
Prediction correct. Final score: Rei Sakamoto 0-2 Karen Khachanov. We tipped Karen Khachanov at 55.1% before kick-off, so the prediction was correct.
Pre-match preview (as published)
Karen Khachanov is our pick at 55.1% to beat Rei Sakamoto in round 1 of the Almaty Open.
Rei Sakamoto is unranked in ESPN's list and Karen Khachanov is world No. 5. On hard courts our ratings put Rei Sakamoto at 1732 and Karen Khachanov at 1777.
Rei Sakamoto has won 5 of 6 recent matches in our records, and Karen Khachanov has won 4 of 6 recent matches in our records. On hard since 2024 (latest 30 matches): Rei Sakamoto 18-12, Karen Khachanov 16-14.
This is their first meeting in our records since 2024.