ATP Rome – Passaro vs. Khachanov

ATP Rome – Passaro vs. Khachanov

🧠 Form & Context

Karen Khachanov
Karen Khachanov may not be at his most explosive right now, but he continues to grind through matches with trademark physicality and mental toughness. His 2025 record stands at 10–10, with most of his losses coming against top-20 players—rarely dropping the ball against underdogs.

Rome has historically been a solid venue for him, with three past Round of 16 appearances at the Italian Open. On slow clay, his durability and ability to wear opponents down often give him a clear edge, especially against less experienced, more aggressive challengers.

Francesco Passaro
The young Italian stunned Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to record his second career top-20 upset, building on his Australian Open retirement win over the same opponent earlier this year.

Passaro has been hampered by injuries for much of the spring, making Rome his first event in over two months. However, he seems to come alive in front of his home fans, reaching the third round here two years running.

Playing with minimal expectations and maximum crowd support, Passaro can be dangerous if he keeps points short and commits to first-strike tennis. The key will be whether his body and focus hold up over a potentially grueling encounter with the more seasoned Khachanov.

🔍 Match Breakdown

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