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Khachanov Aims for Upset Against Injured De Minaur in Shanghai
13 Oct
Summary
- De Minaur advanced despite a recent adductor injury from another tournament.
- Khachanov secured a dominant win in his previous Shanghai Masters match.
- The head-to-head record between De Minaur and Khachanov is tied at 2-2.
Ninth seed Alex de Minaur is set to play 26th seed Karen Khachanov in the fourth round of the 2026 Shanghai Masters. De Minaur reached this stage by defeating Rei Sakamoto, marking his 41st win of the season, despite a recent adductor injury sustained at the China Open. His performance in Shanghai is a positive sign for his recovery.
Khachanov advanced with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 win against Adrian Mannarino. This followed a tougher three-set match in the previous round. The Russian showcased his powerful serve and groundstrokes to control play against Mannarino.
The head-to-head series between De Minaur and Khachanov is currently tied at two wins apiece. Their most recent encounter saw De Minaur win in straight sets at the 2025 Paris Masters.
