French Open · R32 · Clay · best of 5 · May 29, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC

Jesper De Jong vs. Karen Khachanov — result and pick review

By The Maiden Desk · May 29, 2026

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Jesper De Jong won 7-5 5-7 6-2 6-7 6-2 · May 29, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC

A miss: Karen Khachanov at 66% lost to Jesper De Jong (7-5 5-7 6-2 6-7 6-2). It counts against our record like every other miss.

A spot in the next round is at stake on Friday, when Jesper De Jong goes up against Karen Khachanov in the French Open round of 32. Karen Khachanov is rolling — 3 straight wins, 7 of 10 in recent play. Jesper De Jong has won 3 in a row and 4 of the last 10 overall.

The rivalry is dead level: 1-1 across 2 matches. On clay specifically it reads 1-0 Jong — worth more than the overall number this week.

Karen Khachanov is clearly higher-rated on clay — our number puts Khachanov around 66%. Khachanov should have enough here, though Jong has the tools to make the scoreboard uncomfortable.

The numbers behind the pick

Surface ratings

Clay rating

Jesper De Jong

1641

Karen Khachanov

1754

Overall rating

Jesper De Jong

1610

Karen Khachanov

1798

Serve

Serve (last 52 weeks)	Jesper De Jong	Karen Khachanov
1st serve in	58.6%	62.4%
1st serve points won	71.8%	72.1%
2nd serve points won	50.2%	51.7%

Form

Jesper De Jong

4–6

Karen Khachanov

7–3

Head to head

The head-to-head is level at 1-1. On clay: 1-0 Jesper De Jong.

Full Jong vs Khachanov history →

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jesper De Jong vs Karen Khachanov at French Open?: Jesper De Jong won 7-5 5-7 6-2 6-7 6-2.
Was the Jesper De Jong vs Karen Khachanov prediction correct?: A miss: Karen Khachanov at 66% lost to Jesper De Jong (7-5 5-7 6-2 6-7 6-2). It counts against our record like every other miss.
What is the head-to-head record between Jesper De Jong and Karen Khachanov?: The head-to-head is level at 1-1. On clay: 1-0 Jesper De Jong.