Grigor Dimitrov vs Karen Khachanov Prediction & Betting Tips - Rolex Paris Masters

Prediction published on 31/10/2024, 19:00  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 31/10/2024 at 19:54 in Rolex Paris Masters Predictions

Grigor Dimitrov is the eighth seed for the indoor hard court Paris Masters. In the quarter-finals, he takes on unseeded Karen Khachanov. Read our match prediction below.

Dimitrov has had a tough route to this quarter-final. The Bulgarian has played two matches so far this week and both went to a final set. He had to come from behind to get past Tomas Martin Etcheverry and then beat wild card Arthur Rinderknech on Thursday.

He's had to play two tie-breaks so far this week. Dimitrov is now tenth in both the live rankings and ATP Race. He's 4-0 up in previous meetings with Khachanov. All were played on hard courts with four tie-breaks played. 

Karen Khachanov is only two wins away from his third successive final. Khachanov is 21st in the live list and his last two tournaments have seen him win the Almaty title and be runner-up in Vienna. He has fond memories of the Paris Masters after lifting the trophy in 2018.

This week has seen him defeat Christopher O'Connell and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with both going to a final set. The last 16 went smoother with a straight sets win over Alexei Popyrin but had to play his third tie-break of the week.

We go for three sets to be played in this match.