Karen Khachanov Dominates Roberto Bautista-Agut in Miami

Khachanov cruises to straight-sets victory over struggling Spaniard

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:34am

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In a matchup of two top-20 ATP players, Karen Khachanov easily defeated Roberto Bautista-Agut in straight sets at the Miami Open. Khachanov, the higher-ranked and in-form player, took control early and never looked back, winning comfortably to advance to the next round of the prestigious Masters 1000 event.

Why it matters

This result highlights Khachanov's strong form heading into the later stages of the Miami tournament, where he has found success in the past. Meanwhile, it raises further questions about Bautista-Agut's current level of play, as the veteran Spaniard continues to struggle to find his best tennis.

The details

Khachanov, the 12th seed, cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over the 17th-seeded Bautista-Agut in just over an hour of play. The Russian dominated on serve, winning over 80% of his first-serve points, and broke Bautista-Agut's serve three times to control the match from start to finish. Bautista-Agut, who has lost three of his last five matches, was unable to find any rhythm against the powerful groundstrokes of Khachanov.

  • The match took place on March 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM CEST.

The players

Karen Khachanov

A 29-year-old Russian tennis player who is currently ranked 12th in the ATP world rankings. Khachanov is known for his powerful groundstrokes and has found success at the Masters 1000 level, including a semifinal appearance at the 2023 Miami Open.

Roberto Bautista-Agut

A 38-year-old Spanish tennis player who is currently ranked 17th in the ATP world rankings. Bautista-Agut is a veteran of the tour and has been a consistent top-20 player for many years, but has struggled with his form recently.

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What they’re saying

“I felt in control from the start and was able to dictate the tempo of the match. Roberto is a tough competitor, but I was able to neutralize his game plan and take advantage of my opportunities.”

— Karen Khachanov

What’s next

Khachanov will face the winner of the match between Arnaldi and Shevchenko in the next round of the Miami Open.

The takeaway

Khachanov's dominant performance over the struggling Bautista-Agut demonstrates his strong form and potential to make a deep run at the prestigious Miami tournament, where he has found success in the past. Meanwhile, Bautista-Agut's continued struggles raise concerns about the veteran Spaniard's ability to regain his top form.