

What Time Will Francesco Passaro Play Against Karen Khachanov?
Passaro and Khachanov are on the Day 5 Schedule at Internazionali Bnl D’italia 2025 on Sunday 11 May 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.
Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?
Francesco Passaro, 24 years old from Italy, holds the rank of World No. 101 with a career-high of No. 89 achieved in February 2025. His 2025 record stands at 3-2, with a notable highlight of reaching the third round in Rome. Passaro’s breakthrough in the tennis world saw him enter the Top 500 in March 2022, the Top 200 in July of the same year, and qualify for the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals. A significant milestone was his Top 100 debut in January 2025. Passaro made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2025 Australian Open as a lucky loser, where he grabbed a stunning victory over No. 10 Dimitrov in the first round.
During the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Rome, Passaro showed his prowess by saving two match points against Rinderknech en route to reaching the third round. Noteworthy victories over fellow countrymen Sonego and Musetti helped him secure his second Challenger title, won in Turin back-to-back. His proficiency on Italian clay is evident, having reached 8 out of 9 Challenger finals on this surface. Passaro has claimed titles at 2022 Trieste, 2024 Turin, and 2024 Genoa, showcasing his skill and potential in the tennis world.
On the other side of the court, Karen Khachanov, aged 28, hails from Russia and currently holds the rank of World No. 24, having peaked at No. 8 in his career. Khachanov made his mark in the tennis scene by breaking into the Top 10 in July 2019, following a successful 2018 season where he finished at No. 11. Notably, he caused upsets against top-ranked players like Isner, A. Zverev, Thiem, and Djokovic on his way to securing the 2018 ATP Masters 1000 Paris title. Although he went through a challenging 23-match losing streak to Top 10 players from August 2019 to March 2023, he broke this streak by defeating Tsitsipas en route to the semifinals of the 2023 Miami Masters.
Karen Khachanov has a commendable Grand Slam record, reaching the quarterfinals of all four major events, with notable runs to the 2022 US Open semifinals and the 2023 Australian Open semifinals. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, representing Team ROC as the No. 4 men’s player, he clinched a silver medal. Khachanov’s consistency is reflected in his participation in eight consecutive Rome draws, aiming to make it to the Round of 16 for the fourth time. With an impressive track record of 11-1 against players ranked outside the Top 50 since the beginning of the 2023 Roland Garros, Khachanov looks to secure his first ATP Masters 1000 fourth round of the season.
As Passaro and Khachanov face off in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia at the Supertennis Arena, their respective journeys through the tennis world paint a picture of determination, skill, and ambition. Passaro, the rising star from Italy, seeks to continue his success on home soil, while Khachanov, an established player from Russia, aims to further solidify his presence among the tennis elite. It sets the stage for an exciting match between two talented players.
My Conclusion / Prediction:
My pick is that Passaro will win.
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