History of Karen Khachanov in Timeline

Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 8 in July 2019. He has secured seven ATP Tour singles titles, notably the 2018 Paris Masters. In doubles, Khachanov reached a ranking of No. 53 and claimed one title at the 2023 Madrid Open, partnering with Andrey Rublev.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1988: Comparison to Andre Agassi's 1988 French Open Semifinal

At the 2022 US Open, when Khachanov reached his first Major semifinal, he became the first player of Armenian descent to do so since Andre Agassi reached his first Major semifinal at the French Open in 1988.

2006: Comparison to 2006 Wimbledon Performance of Russian Players

At the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, it was noted that for the first time since 2006, three Russian players reached the fourth round at the All England Club.

2006: Comparison to David Nalbandian's 2006 French Open Semifinal

At the 2022 US Open, when Khachanov reached his first Major semifinal, he became the first player of Armenian descent to do so since David Nalbandian at the French Open in 2006.

2009: Comparison to Nikolay Davydenko's 2009 Shanghai Masters Win

In 2018, when Karen Khachanov won the Rolex Paris Masters, it was noted that he was the first tennis player representing Russia to win a Masters 1000 final since Nikolay Davydenko, who won the inaugural 2009 Shanghai Masters.

2010: Comparison to Ivan Ljubičić's 2010 Indian Wells Masters Win

In 2018, when Karen Khachanov won the Rolex Paris Masters, it was noted that as No. 18, he was the lowest-ranked player to win a Masters 1000 title since Ivan Ljubičić took the 2010 Indian Wells Masters.

2011: Started dating Veronika Shkliaeva in 2011

Karen Khachanov started dating Veronika Shkliaeva, his childhood sweetheart, in 2011. They later married in April 2016.

July 2013: Won Under-18 European Championship

In July 2013, Karen Khachanov won the Under-18 European Championship title in Switzerland.

2013: Davis Cup Debut and Youngest Russian Player

In 2013, Karen Khachanov debuted for Russia at the Davis Cup. At age 17 years and 157 days, he became the youngest Russian tennis player in the pro series, surpassing Mikhail Youzhny. He defeated Dean O'Brien of South Africa to help Russia advance in the 2013 Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I.

2013: First ATP Tour Quarterfinal Since 2013 Kremlin Cup

In July 2013, at the Kitzbühel Open, Karen Khachanov defeated Filippo Volandri and Philipp Kohlscreiber to reach his first ATP Tour quarterfinal since the 2013 Kremlin Cup, before losing to Dušan Lajović.

2014: Joined 4Slam Tennis Academy in 2014

In 2014, Karen Khachanov joined the 4Slam Tennis Academy, which was led by Galo Blanco.

2014: Masters Debut at 2014 Miami Open

In 2014, Karen Khachanov made his Masters debut after receiving a wildcard entry to the Miami Open, but lost in the first round to Daniel Gimeno Traver. Later in August, he won his first ITF title at the $15K event in Kaohsiung, and then won another ITF title at the $15K event in Mulhouse two weeks later.

2014: Won Silver Medal in Doubles at Summer Youth Olympics

In 2014, Karen Khachanov, along with Andrey Rublev, won a silver medal in doubles at the Summer Youth Olympics, losing in the final to Orlando Luz and Marcelo Zormann of Brazil.

2015: Won First ATP Challenger Tour Title in Istanbul

In 2015, Karen Khachanov won his first ATP Challenger Tour title in Istanbul, where he was unseeded. In the final, he defeated top seed Sergiy Stakhovsky.

April 2016: Married Veronika Shkliaeva in April 2016

In April 2016, Karen Khachanov married Veronika Shkliaeva, who was his childhood sweetheart. They had been dating since 2011.

2016: First ATP Tour Final and Title at 2016 Chengdu Open

In 2016, Karen Khachanov progressed to reach his first ATP Tour final at the Chengdu Open, defeating João Sousa, Adrian Mannarino, Feliciano López and Victor Troicki. He won his first ATP tournament there, beating Albert Ramos Viñolas in three sets.

2016: First Grand Slam Win and 2016 Chengdu Open Victory

In 2016, at the US Open, Karen Khachanov recorded his first Grand Slam win, over Thomas Fabbiano. Later in the year, he won the Chengdu Open, defeating Albert Ramos Viñolas in the final to claim his first ATP tournament title.

November 2017: Parted ways with coach Galo Blanco in November 2017

In November 2017, Karen Khachanov ended his partnership with coach Galo Blanco.

2018: Won 2018 Rolex Paris Masters

In 2018, Karen Khachanov won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Rolex Paris Masters, defeating several top players including Novak Djokovic. He was the first Russian player to win a Masters 1000 final since Nikolay Davydenko in 2009.

2018: First Masters 1000 Singles Win in 2018

In 2025, it was mentioned that in 2018 Karen Khachanov had his first Masters 1000 singles win.

July 2019: Reached Career High Ranking

In July 2019, Karen Khachanov achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 8 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

2019: Last Masters Quarterfinal Before 2023 Miami Open

At the 2023 Miami Open, it was mentioned that Karen Khachanov's first top-5 win for the season was also his 11th top-10 career overall and first since Canada 2019 where he reached a Masters quarterfinal for the last time.

2019: First child born in 2019

In 2019, Karen Khachanov and his wife Veronika Shkliaeva welcomed their first child, a son.

2020: Reached Fourth Round at 2020 French Open

At the 2020 French Open, Karen Khachanov reached the fourth round for a fourth consecutive year, before losing to Novak Djokovic.

2020: Silver Medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Karen Khachanov won a silver medal in singles at the Tokyo Olympics.

2021: Reached First Wimbledon Quarterfinal

At the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, Karen Khachanov reached the fourth round for the second time and advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in his career, before losing to Denis Shapovalov.

2021: Reached Semifinals at 2021 Great Ocean Road Open and Lyon Open

In 2021, Karen Khachanov reached two semifinals: at the Great Ocean Road Open, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner, and at the Lyon Open, where he was defeated by Cameron Norrie.

March 2022: Removed Russian Flag from Instagram in March 2022

In March 2022, amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Karen Khachanov removed the Russian flag from his Instagram page, as reported by RIA Novosti.

2022: Reached Final at Adelaide International 1

In 2022, Karen Khachanov reached the final at the Adelaide International 1, losing to Gaël Monfils.

2022: Reached Semifinals at 2022 US Open

In 2022, Karen Khachanov reached the semifinals of the US Open.

January 2023: Ranked No. 13 on 30 January 2023

Ranked No. 18 at the 2023 Australian Open he defeated three seeds in a row to reach the semifinals 16th seed Frances Tiafoe, 31st seed Yoshihito Nishioka and 29th seed Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinals after retirement. He moved back to the Top 15 to No. 13 in the rankings on 30 January 2023.

2023: First Top-5 Win for the Season at 2023 Miami Open

At the 2023 Miami Open, Karen Khachanov achieved his first top-5 win for the season and first ever win against second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. He also reached his first Masters semifinal since 2019.

2023: Expressed Support for Armenians at the 2023 Australian Open

During the 2023 Australian Open, Karen Khachanov wrote messages on the television camera lens expressing support for Armenians in the Republic of Artsakh. Following this, the Azerbaijan Tennis Federation called for sanctions against Khachanov, but the ITF did not discourage his messages.

2023: Second child born in 2023

In 2023, Karen Khachanov and his wife Veronika Shkliaeva welcomed their second son.

2023: Missed 2023 Wimbledon Due to Injury

In 2023, Karen Khachanov missed Wimbledon because of a partial stress fracture in his sacrum S1 bone.

2023: Won 2023 Mutua Madrid Open Doubles Title and Reached French Open Quarterfinal

In 2023, Karen Khachanov partnered with Andrey Rublev to win the doubles title at the Mutua Madrid Open. Following a quarterfinal showing at the 2023 French Open he returned to the top 10 in the singles rankings.

2023: Reached Semifinals at 2023 Australian Open

In 2023, Karen Khachanov reached the semifinals of the Australian Open.

2023: Won 2023 Madrid Open Doubles Title

In 2023, Karen Khachanov won a doubles title at the Madrid Open with his compatriot, Andrey Rublev. This was his first doubles title.

2023: Won 2023 Zhuhai Championships

In 2023, Karen Khachanov won the Zhuhai Championships, defeating Yoshihito Nishioka in the final. This was his first title in five years after recovering from injury.

March 2024: Participated in Charity Exhibition Match in March 2024

In March 2024, Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev participated in a charity exhibition match for Artsakh refugees at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, raising $100,000. The exhibition was preceded by a gala attended by Khachanov and Andre Agassi.

2024: Won 2024 Qatar ExxonMobil Open

In 2024, Karen Khachanov won his sixth title at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in February, defeating Jakub Menšík in the final.

2024: Won the 2024 Almaty Open and Reached the 2024 Erste Bank Open Final

In October 2024, Karen Khachanov won the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan, defeating Gabriel Diallo to secure his seventh ATP Tour title. The following week in 2024, he reached the final at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, where he was ultimately defeated by Jack Draper.

2025: Reached the Final at the 2025 National Bank Open

At the 2025 National Bank Open, Karen Khachanov reached the final after defeating Casper Ruud, Alex Michelsen, and Alexander Zverev. He lost to Ben Shelton in the final.

2025: Reached Quarterfinals at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships

At the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Karen Khachanov advanced to the quarterfinals. He defeated Shintaro Mochizuki, Nuno Borges and Kamil Majchrzak before losing to Taylor Fritz.