Karen Khachanov defeated Laslo Djere 6–2, 6–4 at the Miami Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 event on hard court in the first round on 23 March 2024. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.21, Khachanov delivered an expected victory, controlling both sets against Djere, who entered at 4.94. The Russian's dominant performance in the opening set established early momentum, which he maintained through the second to secure a straightforward progression. The result reinforces Khachanov's status as a serious contender in Miami's hard-court draw.