Khachanov vs Atmane Prediction 5 August 2026
🔊 Karen Khachanov has dropped significantly in the rankings recently and was at risk of missing out on a seeding at the Montreal Masters - a tournament where he once reached the semi-finals. He does start in the second round in Canada, where he'll play Terence Atmane, who sits just seven spots below him in the rankings. Both players have won only two of their last five matches, but the Frenchman has already got through the first round at this Masters 1000. Whether that minimal match practice on these courts makes a difference remains to be seen.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two have never met at the professional level.
Head-to-head statistics Khachanov - Atmane
Karen Khachanov Player Overview
Khachanov has won five of his last ten matches, but dropped two in a row going into Montreal. His most recent tournament was the ATP 250 in Los Cabos, where he lost in the first round to world No. 200-something Bernard Tomic - 2:6, 4:6. That said, Khachanov rarely folds easily. He wins 57% of sets, holds serve 77% of the time, and the big serve is the main reason for both numbers. The problem is his game is too straightforward - opponents figure him out as the match goes on.
Match Results: Karen Khachanov
Terence Atmane Player Overview
Atmane has won just 3 of his last 10 matches, dropping four of them without taking a set. After Wimbledon, he only played in Washington - where he did beat Frances Tiafoe, which turned heads - but then lost to clay specialist Alejandro Tabilo. In Montreal, he had a tough time getting past world No. 143 Jack Draper, dropping the second set before closing it out 6:3, 2:6, 6:2. His hold rate is high at 88%, but he's only taking 34% of sets overall. Second sets are where things tend to fall apart - he loses them more than any other, which makes it hard for him to turn around close matches.
Match Results: Terence Atmane
Key factors
- Atmane has lost the second set in 9 of his last 10 matches.
- Khachanov has won 5 of his last 10 matches; Atmane just three.
- Khachanov has a higher set and game win rate over recent matches.
Expected scenario
Khachanov is the more consistent player over a full match and can control things with his power game. That directness, though, could work in Terence Atmane's favour. The Frenchman hasn't been in great form either, but he can disrupt rhythm - expect at least one strong run from him.
⭐ Editor's prediction
Khachanov has the edge in form over distance: he beats players at a similar ranking level more consistently, holds serve reliably, and has gone deep in Montreal before. For Terence Atmane, this is his first Masters 1000 main draw - and he already ran into trouble against a lower-ranked opponent in the opener. That said, a caveat is needed: Jack Draper has three ATP titles and was once ranked fourth in the world, so beating him should probably be read as a minor upset, especially given that Draper was the betting favourite. We think the Frenchman will make Khachanov work in the second round too - and at the very least push it deep. Over 22.5 games looks reasonable here.
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Betting Tips: Karen Khachanov - Terence Atmane
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