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Carlos Alcaraz vs Karen Khachanov - Preview & Prediction - 2026 ATP Vienna Open
Carlos Alcaraz vs Karen Khachanov — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FIRST ROUND clash at the 2026 Erste Bank Open in Vienna. One of the most brutal opening draws of the season: a recent US Open semifinalist, in round one.
Carlos Alcaraz is the second seed and he's here almost by accident. He added Vienna LATE to his schedule after his shock 7-5, 7-6(4) loss to World No. 39 Zizou Bergs in Shanghai, wanting court time before the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals — and feeling fresh after the right wrist injury that kept him out for more than four months. It's his…
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