Arthur Rinderknech def. Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 R64

Match recap

Arthur Rinderknech defeated Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 in the R64 of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026.

Arthur Rinderknech leaned on his first delivery to upset the higher-ranked Karen Khachanov in their first meeting, winning 79% of first-serve points to the Russian's 67%. The set one held until game 12, where Rinderknech broke for 7-5, then doubled up with breaks in games 4 and 8 of the second. He stacked 32 winners to Khachanov's 19 and faces Joao Fonseca next.

Match stats

Arthur Rinderknech: 5 aces, 32 winners, 66% first serves, 0 double faults. Karen Khachanov: 1 ace, 19 winners, 68% first serves, 1 double fault.

Profiles: Arthur Rinderknech · Karen Khachanov — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Arthur Rinderknech and Karen Khachanov.