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Karen Khachanov

Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player. He has won seven ATP Tour singles titles, reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 8 in 2019, and won a silver medal in men’s singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Career

Khachanov turned professional in 2013 and established himself on the ATP Tour as a hard-court specialist. His biggest title came at the 2018 Paris Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event, and he also won a doubles title at the 2023 Madrid Open with Andrey Rublev.

Major results

His strongest results at the Grand Slams include semifinal runs at the 2022 US Open and 2023 Australian Open. He also won Olympic silver in men’s singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, one of the standout achievements of his career.

Ranking and playing style

Khachanov’s career-high ATP singles ranking is No. 8, which he reached on 15 July 2019. He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand and is known for his height and power-based game.

Background

Khachanov was born in Moscow on 21 May 1996 and is of Armenian descent. Public profiles list his residence as Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key facts

  • Won seven ATP Tour singles titles, including the 2018 Paris Masters.
  • Won one ATP Tour doubles title at the 2023 Madrid Open with Andrey Rublev.
  • Earned the men’s singles silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • Reached the semifinals at the 2022 US Open and 2023 Australian Open.
  • Has been ranked inside the ATP top 10 and reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 8.
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Canadian context

Khachanov is relevant to Canadian tennis fans because he competes regularly on the ATP Tour and at the Canadian Open level events, where top-ranked international players often face Canadian players.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karen Khachanov?
Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player known for winning ATP Tour titles and an Olympic silver medal in men’s singles.
What is Karen Khachanov’s highest ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 8, achieved on 15 July 2019.
How many ATP singles titles has he won?
He has won seven ATP Tour singles titles.
What is his biggest title?
His biggest singles title is the 2018 Paris Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event.
Has he won an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won the silver medal in men’s singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
What is Karen Khachanov’s playing hand?
He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen_Khachanov
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high rankings, ATP titles, Olympic silver medal, Grand Slam semifinals
  2. ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2367/karen-khachanov
    Supports: Birth date, height, handedness, turn pro year, career titles, current and career statistics
  3. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/karen-khachanov
    Supports: Player background, birthplace, major title, Olympic silver medal, Grand Slam semifinal appearances