No. 8 seed Casper Ruud and No. 11 seed Karen Khachanov face off this afternoon in a heavyweight Round of 16 clash on Centre Court at the 2025 Canadian Open.
Ruud, the recent Madrid Open champion, returned from a knee injury that forced him to skip Wimbledon and the grass swing, citing lingering pain on his backhand side. He rebounded with a straight‑sets win over Nuno Borges, moving past recent fitness questions.
Khachanov, fresh off a dramatic 6–7(6), 6–4, 6–1 comeback against Emilio Nava, has picked up steam on the hard courts and looks to bring his serve‑and‑volley mix into Round 3. So, in other words, we’re set for some top-notch tennis this afternoon at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
Ruud-Khachanov Head‑to‑Head
Ruud leads the head-to-head 2–0, with both wins at ATP Tour level — but none against Khachanov in the past nearly three years, making this a fresh test of form under pressure.
What to Watch
Serve and attack: Khachanov’s fastest serves average over 130 mph and set up plenty of net approaches.
Topspin power vs. pace control: Ruud relies on heavy forehands and deep slices to manage pace and control rallies.
Crucial moments: Both players show poise in tight moments, but lockdown performance on break point conversion will sway the match.
Prediction
Prediction: Ruud in three tight sets. This matchup feels evenly poised. While Ruud holds the edge in past meetings and Ortiz mode, Khachanov’s hard‑court consistency and imposing physicality may steal a frame. Expect a three‑set thriller.
How to Watch Casper Ruud vs. Karen Khachanov
The Ruud-Khachanov match is expected to start at around 2:15 PM Eastern on Centre Court, after Michelsen-Tien.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its overflow streaming channel, T2. A dedicated stream for the Ruud-Khachanov is available here.
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Ruud vs. Khachanov
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Expected Start Time: 2:15 PM Eastern (after Michelsen-Tien)
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel website and app
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