Madrid Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Karen Khachanov Tennis Pick and Prediction

TennisSection previews the 2023 Madrid Open quarterfinal match featuring Carlos Alcaraz vs. Karen Khachanov on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Karen Khachanov Preview

Will Carlos Alcaraz get the win? Will Karen Khachanov pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the top seed racing through the draw as he takes on a tough opponent in the last eight. Who will triumph and move through to the semifinals at the 2023 Madrid Open?

Carlos Alcaraz blitzed Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2, and his standard level was enough to do so, with the German putting on a rather poor performance. Alcaraz is the heavy favorite for the title, but Karen Khachanov won’t be an easy opponent. Alcaraz will be looking to play his aggressive brand of tennis, moving Khachanov around the court and keeping him in a defensive position, not allowing the Russian to step inside the baseline and dictate here at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Karen Khachanov took down Andrey Rublev in impressive fashion, 7-6 (8) 6-4, serving very well and playing aggressively, Carlos Alcaraz will be dictating the play though, meaning Khachanov will be looking to finish points quickly using his serve. He’ll have to hope Alcaraz doesn’t go to the drop shot too often either or he may be in some trouble at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Karen Khachanov Prediction and Pick

Carlos Alcaraz and Karen Khachanov have met twice before, with Carlos Alcaraz leading the head to head 2-0. Khachanov may like his chances on a quicker surface more, but Alcaraz beat Khachanov twice on clay last year quite easily. I expect this contest to be closer with Khachanov playing some great tennis and accounting for a big upset in the fourth round, but Alcaraz will still get it done in the end to book his spot in the final four of the 2023 Madrid Open.