Karen Khachanov vs Lorenzo Musetti: China Open 2023 Preview, Schedule, Date, Form Guide, Head to Head, Live Streaming

Karen Khachanov’s remarkable return from a five-year title drought, securing victory in just his second tournament after recovering from an injury hiatus, came as a surprise. He had the advantage of a favorable draw, not encountering any top-20 players during the week. The highest-ranked opponent he faced was the out-of-form and unfit Sebastian Korda, ranked at #33, in the semifinals. Nevertheless, Khachanov’s victory is well-deserved, as he consistently displayed top-10 level tennis throughout the year. If not for his recent fitness issues sidelining him for nearly three months, he could have reclaimed his spot in the ATP top 10. In Beijing, he boasts a perfect 3-0 record in first-round matches and reached the semifinals in the 2019 edition. Notably, his previous three losses in this tournament were against formidable opponents, including Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro, and Dominic Thiem.

Lorenzo Musetti, after securing eight quarterfinal or better results on clay and grass earlier in the year, finally achieved a similar milestone on hard surfaces in 2023 at the Chengdu tournament last week. His victories over Philip Sekulic and Arthur Rinderknech were promising, but he faced an unexpected defeat against the eventual runner-up, Roman Safiullin. Musetti’s performance in Chengdu wasn’t overwhelmingly impressive, especially in his first-round match against the less experienced Philip Sekulic. Nevertheless, it can be viewed as a positive outing for the former Boys’ Australian Open champion, considering it was his first-ever participation in the Asian swing of tournaments.

Match facts

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Form Guide

Karen Khachanov

Lorenzo Musetti

Head to head

With a head-to-head record of 0-0, it’s evident that Karen Khachanov holds an advantage in these conditions, provided he’s in top form and fitness. Nonetheless, there are lingering concerns about his physical condition and performance due to recent challenges he has faced in the past months.

Karen Khachanov vs Lorenzo Musetti date

The round of 32 match of China Open 2023 between Karen Khachanov and Lorenzo Musetti will take place on September 29.

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