American powerhouse Taylor Fritz faces Russian big-hitter Karen Khachanov on No. 1 Court in the first Wimbledon quarterfinal match on Thursday.
Fritz booked his quarterfinal spot when opponent Jordan Thompson withdrew while trailing 6–1, 3–0, leaving the 5th seed fresh and confident.
He’s second in the tournament in aces and has dropped only one set, backed by grass titles in Stuttgart and Eastbourne this season.
Khachanov, ranked 17th, claimed his Round of 16 place with a commanding straight-sets win over Kamil Majchrzak, showcasing powerful serving and aggressive baseline strokes.
Fritz vs. Khachanov Head-to-Head
Khachanov holds a 2–0 edge in their rivalry. But both wins came on hard courts, at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai in 2019 and the ATP Cup in 2020.
This will be their first meeting on grass. While Khachanov has the past results, Fritz arrives in peak form and with better recent momentum.
What to Watch
Serve dominance: Both players rely heavily on big serves. Fritz’s stronger first-serve percentage could be the deciding advantage.
Rally approach: Khachanov prefers longer baseline exchanges, while Fritz looks to shorten points and stay offensive.
Freshness vs. fatigue: Fritz is well-rested. Khachanov has played more matches. Could fatigue be a factor?
Prediction
Fritz in four sets. He’s playing as the form favorite and with fresher legs, but Khachanov’s power and past head-to-head edge promise tight competition.
Expect serve holds and a late shift favoring Fritz’s consistency.
How to Watch Fritz vs. Khachanov
The Taylor Fritz–Karen Khachanov match is the first match on No. 1 Court at 8:00 AM Eastern on Tuesday.
The match will air live on ESPN2 with whip-around coverage, with a dedicated stream available on ESPN+.
Taylor Fritz (5) vs. Karen Khachanov (17)
Time: 8:00 AM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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