Karen Khachanov vs Rei Sakamoto

ATP Almaty (IX) (Kazakhstan), Indoors. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 07:40.

Updated

Tennis Gauge's model favors Karen Khachanov, giving them a 82% chance to win against Rei Sakamoto (18%). Karen Khachanov leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Khachanov is 6-4 in their last 10, Sakamoto 8-2. At -200, the odds imply 67% for Karen Khachanov, below the model's 82%.

This preview is from Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The result isn't in the database yet.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Karen Khachanov a 82% favorite. At -200 the sportsbook implies 67% for Karen Khachanov, 16 points below the model's 82%.

Model
82%
Book
67%

Model minus book: +16 pts

Model
18%
Book
39%

Model minus book: -22 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Karen Khachanov at -200 · Model track record

Player comparison

Karen KhachanovRei Sakamoto
Tennis Gauge rating69326775
Tour rankATP #22ATP #134
Last 10 matches6-48-2
Last 30 days5-26-3
Current streak2 Losses2 Wins
Season record29-2550-26
UTR16.0514.85
Elo (52 weeks)18581709
Best surfaceGrassHard
Worst surfaceHardClay

Head to head

Karen Khachanov leads 1-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
20.10.2026Karen Khachanov6-2, 6-4Kazakhstan Almaty

Recent form

Karen Khachanov, last 10

DateOpponentScore
27.10.2026Carlos Alcaraz L6-4, 7-6
23.10.2026Alexander Bublik L4-6, 7-6, 7-6
22.10.2026Tomas Machac W6-2, 4-6, 7-6
20.10.2026Rei Sakamoto W6-2, 6-4
13.10.2026Alex De Minaur L6-3, 6-4
11.10.2026Adrian Mannarino W6-2, 6-4
09.10.2026Arthur Fery W7-6, 6-7, 7-6
04.10.2026Hubert Hurkacz L7-6, 6-2
02.10.2026Alex Molcan W7-5, 6-3
30.09.2026Felix Auger Aliassime W6-3, 6-3

Rei Sakamoto, last 10

DateOpponentScore
28.10.2026Zhizhen Zhang W6-0, 6-4
26.10.2026Kasidit Samrej W6-3, 6-4
20.10.2026Karen Khachanov L6-2, 6-4
18.10.2026Gabriel Diallo W2-6, 6-4, 6-4
17.10.2026Amir Omarkhanov W6-2, 6-1
11.10.2026Alex De Minaur L7-6, 6-4
09.10.2026Andrey Rublev W6-4, 6-4
07.10.2026Marco Trungelliti W6-3, 7-5
06.10.2026Kyrian Jacquet W7-6, 4-6, 7-6
05.10.2026Seong Chan Hong W6-3, 7-5

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentKaren KhachanovRei Sakamoto
Aleksandar Kovacevic 0-1
L 5-7, 6-3, 7-6
1-0
W 6-4, 3-6, 7-6
Alex De Minaur 0-1
L 6-3, 6-4
0-1
L 7-6, 6-4
Alex Molcan 1-0
W 7-5, 6-3
0-1
L 6-4, 6-0
Frances Tiafoe 1-0
W 6-4, 6-4
0-1
L 6-3, 7-6, 7-5
Marco Trungelliti 1-0
W 7-6, 5-7, 6-1, 7-6
1-1
W 6-3, 7-5, L 7-6, 6-4
Michael Mmoh 0-1
L 7-6, 7-6
1-0
W 6-4, 6-4

Karen Khachanov vs Rei Sakamoto: quick answers

Who will win Karen Khachanov vs Rei Sakamoto?

Tennis Gauge's model favors Karen Khachanov, giving them a 82% chance to win against Rei Sakamoto (18%).

What is the head-to-head record between Karen Khachanov and Rei Sakamoto?

Karen Khachanov leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 20, 2026, won by Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-4 at Kazakhstan Almaty.

Who is in better form, Karen Khachanov or Rei Sakamoto?

Karen Khachanov is 6-4 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Rei Sakamoto is 8-2 (current streak: 2 Wins).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Karen Khachanov and Rei Sakamoto?

Karen Khachanov is rated 6932 (ATP #22) and Rei Sakamoto is rated 6775 (ATP #134). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Karen Khachanov vs Rei Sakamoto?

Karen Khachanov is priced at -200 and Rei Sakamoto at +154, which implies a 67% and 39% chance to win. The model rates Karen Khachanov 16 points higher than the odds do (82% vs 67%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.