Karen Khachanov is a Russian professional tennis player born on May 21, 1996, in Moscow, Russia. He became a professional player in 2013 and uses his right hand to play. Khachanov is notable for his height (1.98m) and strong serve, which help him rack up aces and winners on court.
Junior Career
Khachanov had a notable junior career, winning the Under-18 European Championship in 2013 and getting a silver medal in doubles beside Andrey Rublev at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. He reached as high as No. 16 in the ITF junior rankings and claimed eight ITF junior titles.
Professional Career and Achievements
Khachanov has been noted for his competitive spirit and occasional temper on the court. He overcame significant coordination challenges at age 12 after a growth spurt, which initially jeopardized his tennis career. Khachanov shifted to professional in 2014 and rapidly made his mark on the ATP tour. He has won seven ATP singles titles.
- He has won 7 ATP singles titles. His biggest victory was at the 2018 Paris Masters, becoming the first Russian since 2009 to win an ATP Masters 1000 event.
- Khachanov has reached the quarter-finals in all four Grand Slam tournaments and made it to the semi-finals of the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Australian Open.
- His highest ATP singles ranking is No. 8, achieved in July 2019, and as of July 2025, he was ranked No. 16.
- He has recorded over 300 career tour-level match wins, making him one of the top players born in 1996 or later in terms of career wins.
- In doubles, Khachanov has won 1 ATP title and achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 53 in January 2024.
- He has earned nearly $20 million in prize money from singles and doubles combined as of early 2025.
- Khachanov is noted for his early start in tennis from the age of three and has Armenian roots, with his father being Armenian from Yerevan.
Who is Karen’s Wife?
Karen Khachanov’s wife is Veronika Shkliaeva. They have known each other since childhood and started dating in 2011 before getting married in 2016. The couple has two sons, with their second son born in 2023. Veronika is also the twin sister of the wife of Belarusian tennis player Ilya Ivashka, making Ivashka Khachanov’s brother-in-law.
His Father and Mother
His father is Armenian and was a volleyball player before becoming a medical professional, and his mother is Russian. Khachanov was inspired by tennis greats Marat Safin and Juan Martín del Potro as a child.
Net Worth
Karen Khachanov, one of Russia’s top tennis players, has an estimated net worth ranging between $15 million to $19 million in 2025. He has earned over $19.4 million in career prize money, with his most lucrative year being 2018 when he made $3.5 million. His income comes from both prize money and numerous high-profile endorsement deals.
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