Alex Michelson has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. He got there with a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over No. 19 seed Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Alex De Minaur has proved that he is good for a place in the quarter-finals at the majors. Now, for the next step.
Alex de Minaur's Australian Open fourth-round opponent Alex Michelsen has a hip injury he received a medical timeout for in his previous match.
MELBOURNE - Alex De Minaur kept the home flag flying at the Australian Open as he beat rising American Alex Michelsen 6-0 7-6(5) 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.
Through to the quarterfinals of his home Grand Slam tournament for the first time, the Aussie also has a financial motivation for every match he wins.
Alex de Minaur has roared into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in a rollercoaster round-of-16 victory over American Alex Michelsen. De Minaur barely raised a sweat to take a commanding lead before falling into a hole then powering home for a 6-0,
The Demon made light work of seed-eliminating Alex Michelsen in straight sets, and the home hope aims to end his losing run against the ailing top seed, whose physical decline against Holger Rune could not prevent a 15th consecutive ATP Tour quarter-final.
He refuses to say exactly what is wrong with him, only that he is “not there health-wise” and has been “a bit dizzy at times”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
In a workmanlike display, Alex de Minaur calls upon his fighting spirit to defeat Francisco Cerúndolo in four sets and reach the fourth round at Melbourne Park.
Alex de Minaur busted through his Australian Open fourth-round ceiling with a brutal display against Alex Michelsen. Now, a date with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner looms.
Alex de Minaur bows out of the Australian Open having a career-best result at his home Grand Slam. He thinks he's got more to give, as he looks to improve ahead of a massive 2025.