Karen Khachanov vs Alejandro Davidovich: A fascinating quarterfinal awaits in Barcelona as Karen Khachanov takes on Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Their head-to-head stands at 2–1 in favor of the Spaniard, with all three previous encounters coming at ATP Masters 1000 events. With both players showing strong form on clay, this could be one of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament.
Head-to-Head: Davidovich Fokina Leads 2–1
Their rivalry began in 2020, with Davidovich Fokina winning in Paris (indoor hard), followed by another victory in Indian Wells 2023. Khachanov’s only win came on clay — a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win in Monte Carlo 2023. That result might give the Russian confidence heading into this clay-court rematch.
Tale of the Tape: Power Game vs Scrappy Shotmaker
| Attribute | Karen Khachanov | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| ATP Rank | 27 | 30 |
| Height | 6’6″ (198 cm) | 5’11″ (180 cm) |
| Weight | 192 lbs (87 kg) | 176 lbs (80 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Backhand | Two-handed | Two-handed |
| Turned Pro | 2013 | 2017 |
| Career Titles | 7 | 0 |
| Career W/L | 286–209 | 132–128 |
| YTD Record (2025) | 18–9 | 13–7 |
| YTD Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Prize Money | $18.68 million | $8.07 million |
Current Form: Solid Wins to Reach the Last Eight
Khachanov reached the quarterfinals after a strong 7-5, 6-4 win over Andrey Rublev and a convincing opening win against Stan Wawrinka (6-1, 6-4). Davidovich Fokina, meanwhile, has looked sharp, coming back from a set down to beat Cameron Norrie (6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3) before edging Jaume Munar (7-5, 6-4) in the second round.
Time on court is comparable: Khachanov has spent 4h:26, while Davidovich Fokina has logged 3h:05 — showing they’ve both had to dig in.
Surface Edge: Clay Evens the Odds
Though Khachanov is the more powerful player, Davidovich Fokina thrives on clay with his speed, variety, and ability to disrupt rhythm. His ability to turn defense into offense and counterpunch effectively suits the red dirt. That said, Khachanov’s crushing forehands and serve can still do damage, especially if he controls the baseline.
Karen Khachanov vs Alejandro Davidovich Prediction
While Khachanov has the bigger weapons, Davidovich Fokina’s agility and creativity on clay make this a tough matchup for the Russian. With two wins already in their rivalry and a game better suited to long rallies and change of pace, the Spaniard could edge it again.
Prediction: Davidovich Fokina in three sets
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