Karen Khachanov Faces Jesper de Jong: 2026 Rotterdam Open First Round Preview
Karen Khachanov is set to face Jesper de Jong in the opening round of the 2026 Rotterdam Open. This match will take place on indoor hard courts at the Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Match Details
- Tournament: Rotterdam Open
- Event Date: February 10, 2026
- Venue: Rotterdam Ahoy
- Surface: Indoor Hard
- Ranking Points: ATP 500
How to Watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Tennis
- United States: Tennis Channel
Performance Overview
Khachanov, currently ranked in the ATP standings, recently advanced to the third round of the Australian Open. He achieved victories against Alex Michelsen and Nishesh Basavareddy. However, his journey ended with a loss to Luciano Darderi in four sets, despite being the favorite.
Since reaching the Canadian Open final last summer, Khachanov has experienced a decline in form. His opponent, Jesper de Jong, began the season with losses in Hong Kong and Adelaide. At the Australian Open, he faced a significant challenge against former world number one Daniil Medvedev, suffering a straight-sets loss in the first round. Additionally, de Jong was part of the Dutch team that fell to India in the Davis Cup qualifying, where he lost one of his two singles matches.
Match Prediction
Despite Khachanov’s struggles, the outlook for the match favors him significantly. De Jong’s recent performances offer little indication that he can upset the seasoned Russian player.
Prediction: Karen Khachanov to win in straight sets.
