ATP Tour
Alex Michelsen
Lost 3 straight#35
ATP World Ranking - 1,460 pts
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🛡️ The Spoiler60%
🧱 The Wall57%
Weak against
🤖 Servebot49%
🏹 Frontrunner51%
Player Overview
Age
22
Height
6'4" (193 cm)
Weight
79 kg (174 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2023
Career-High Ranking
#30 (2025-07-14)
Career
153
Wins
107
Losses
58.8%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39/23 | 7/7 | 29/14 | 3/2 |
| 2025 | 30/28 | 6/6 | 19/18 | 5/4 |
| 2024 | 43/35 | 4/9 | 32/20 | 7/6 |
| 2023 | 44/23 | 4/3 | 32/17 | 8/3 |
| 2022 | 4/3 | - | 4/3 | - |
| Career | 160/112 | 21/25 | 116/72 | 23/15 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (20 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match6.5
Double Faults / Match3.9
Avg 1st Serve121 mph
Max Serve Speed135 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match35.6
Unforced Errors / Match29.6
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 271 serve-stat matches
Alex Michelsen has served 3+ aces in 67.2% of career matches and 5+ aces in 47.6%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 94% | 255/271 |
| 3 or more | 67% | 182/271 |
| 5 or more | 48% | 129/271 |
| 10 or more | 11% | 30/271 |
| 15 or more | 2% | 6/271 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 1/271 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 87% | 236/271 |
| 2 or more | 69% | 188/271 |
| 3 or more | 45% | 121/271 |
| 5 or more | 14% | 37/271 |
| 8 or more | 3% | 8/271 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/271 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 54% | 146/272 |
| 3 Sets | 39% | 107/272 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 32% | 87/272 |
| 2-1 | 20% | 55/272 |
| 1-2 | 12% | 33/272 |
| 0-2 | 22% | 59/272 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 56% | 151/272 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 57% | 156/272 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 60% | 75/126 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLLWW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai | 2nd Round | Botic van de Zandschulp | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Japan Open Tennis Championships - Tokyo | 1st Round | Carlos Alcaraz | Hard | 67 64 16 | L |
| Sep 8, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | Quarterfinals | Frances Tiafoe | Hard | 75 63 57 36 67 | L |
| Sep 6, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 4th Round | Tomas Martin Etcheverry | Hard | 76 64 64 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Daniel Merida Aguilar | Hard | 76 64 63 | W |
| Sep 2, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Brandon Nakashima | Hard | 63 64 64 | W |
| Aug 31, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Federico Cina | Hard | 64 61 60 | W |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 2nd Round | Taylor Fritz | Hard | 36 46 | L |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 1st Round | Jesper de Jong | Hard | 64 64 | W |
| Aug 7, 2026 | National Bank Open - Montreal | 3rd Round | Daniel Merida Aguilar | Hard | 46 76 16 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Alex Michelsen FAQ
Alex Michelsen is one of the steadier young Americans, a 1.93m right-hander with a clean, composed baseline game beyond his years. He takes the ball early, keeps his error count low and has already climbed to a career-high of No. 30 while still in his early twenties. Michelsen is comfortable on hard courts, where his timing and temperament let him hang with higher-ranked opponents. He is firmly on the rise.
Alex Michelsen is ranked #35 on the ATP tour with 1,460 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #30, reached in 2025.
Alex Michelsen is from United States and turned pro in 2023.
Alex Michelsen is listed at 6'4" (193 cm). Listed weight is 79 kg (174 lb).
Alex Michelsen is 22 years old.
Alex Michelsen plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Alex Michelsen has a career win-loss record of 153-107 (59% win rate).
Alex Michelsen: a career-high ranking of #30 in 2025 and 153 career wins. On tour since 2023.
Alex Michelsen's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 116-72 record (62%). Full career splits: hard 116-72 (62%), clay 21-25 (46%), and grass 23-15 (61%).
Alex Michelsen has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%). The current run is 3 straight losses.
Alex Michelsen's most-played opponents are Nishesh Basavareddy (5 meetings, 3-2), Learner Tien (5 meetings, 3-2), and Adrian Mannarino (4 meetings, 3-1).