Karen Khachanov

Tennis player, 2018 Paris Masters champion

Karen Khachanov - Tennis player, 2018 Paris Masters champion
Born

May 21st, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A professional tennis player achieved significant success on the ATP tour. Gained attention by winning the 2018 Paris Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. His playing style is characterized by a powerful serve and strong groundstrokes, contributing to numerous victories against top-ranked players. Competing prominently in international tournaments, earned a gold medal in men's singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Consistently ranked among the top players globally, demonstrated skill and determination throughout career.

Won the 2018 Paris Masters

Achieved a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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