Tokyo Olympics 2020 Final: Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Preview; Head-to-Head & Prediction

As the curtain falls on the Tokyo Olympics 2020 tennis event, it comes down to Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov to fight for the ultimate, the gold medal. Both players are in this position for the first time in their respective careers. 

Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov: Preview

The big German star and the Russian talent have played one of their best tournaments this season. Alexander Zverev has gotten better as the tournament has progressed. 

On the other hand, Karen Khachanov has been involved in some gruesome matches. However, the Russian has somehow managed a way to emerge victoriously, indicating how composed he is during the crunch situations. 

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Zverev vs Khachanov: Head-to-Head

Both these supreme athletes have played against each other on four occasions. They have won two matches each. Zverev won the first couple of matches, the first on the hardcourt at St. Petersburg and the second was on the clay courts at Roland Garros. 

However, the last two matches have gone in the Russian’s favor. Both those matches were played on the hardcourts and seeing the scoreline, one can understand how one-sided those matches were. 

Zverev vs Khachanov: Prediction

Although both players have reached the finals, it will be Zverev who will be high on confidence. After knocking the man in form and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, one cannot rule out considering the German as the favorite. 

He was down a set and break in the second, but somehow he managed to raise his level and caused one of the upsets of the season, denying the Serb a golden slam. However, one cannot rule of the Russian’s strengths and he can prove heavy for the German to deal with. 

Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in three sets. 

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