WATCH: Stefanos Tsitsipas emerges victorious against Karen Khachanov in Dubai, setting stage for quarter-finals

Tennis sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas battled through a tough three-set game against Karen Khachanov at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship 2025, grabbing a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-4 win. This win propelled the Greek star into the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 event.

This stellar game was a display of resilience, with two players showcasing high levels of play in the game. Notably, this victory marked a significant milestone for Stefanos Tsitsipas as it represented his 350th tour-level win.

This game was much filled with drama, with two stalwarts having moments of dominance on the court. Karen was seen challenging Tsitsipas throughout the game, making this a hard-earned win. The game also highlights that Stefanos Tsitsipas has a forceful head-to-head record against Khachanov.

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This stellar game was characterized by fluctuating momentum in the game, with a closely contested first set ending in a tiebreak won by the Greek star. However, Karen staged his comeback in the second set of the game, displaying powerful hitting and securing a decisive break to level up the game.

350 Tour-Level Wins 👏@steftsitsipas overcomes Khachanov 7-6 2-6 6-4 to make the quarter-finals!#DDFTennispic.twitter.com/2Vn5e5o8Na

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However, the third and final serve remained tense, with two players holding serve until Tsitsipas seized a crucial break in the final game to grab the win. Stefanos Tsitsipas is now set to face Matteo Berrettini in the quarterfinal clash.

Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas and his girlfriend Paula Badosa, both ranked inside the top 20, are excited to compete, with Tsitsipas confirming their plans for the hard-court Grand Slam.

“We are planning to play. She’s the mixed doubles partner I would always play with. I don’t have any other options out there or any other female player that I would want to play mixed doubles with. She’s always under my consideration and always someone I would want to share the court with. If I’m looking purely at myself and the situation I’m in, it does present an opportunity for me to play mixed doubles, which in previous years I probably wouldn’t have done just because as the format is right now for a singles player,” the Greek said.

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