US EditionMichelsen Advances to Men’s National Bank Open Quarterfinals
TORONTO, AUG 2 – Michelsen advanced by exploiting Tien's serve struggles, including eight double faults, to secure his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the National Bank Open, officials said.
- On Saturday, Alex Michelsen defeated Learner Tien at the National Bank Open in Toronto to reach his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
- The Round of 16 at the National Bank Open in Toronto featured Michelsen facing Tien after Michelsen's earlier upset of third seed Lorenzo Musetti.
- Despite Tien’s eight double faults and winning just five service games, Michelsen won 72% of his first-serve points in 41 minutes.
- With his quarterfinal spot secured, Michelsen will face the winner of the match between Casper Ruud and Karen Khachanov.
- A win would cement Michelsen as a US Open threat this month, building on his Australian Open victory over Khachanov.
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American Alex Michelsen continues red-hot run at National Bank Open
TORONTO — Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open with a straight sets victory over countryman Learner Tien. The No.
The young American defeated his compatriot Learner Tien in two rounds of 6-3 and 6-3. He will face Russian Karen Khachanov in the next round.
Alex Michelsen Defeats Longtime Friend Learner Tien, Advances to First M1000 QF
American standout Alex Michelsen picked up a big win over fellow American and longtime friend Learner Tien in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open in Toronto on Saturday, punching his ticket to the first Masters 1000 appearance of his career.After defeating No. 3 seed Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 32, Michelsen was able to find success against Tien, picking up a straight-set win that saw him win 72% of his first-serve points.Throughout th…
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Americans Compete at Canadian Open: Alex Michelsen beat Learner Tien as McCartney Kessler falls
American players were in action this Saturday at the Canadian Open, with matches taking place in both Toronto and Montreal. Alex Michelsen won his all-American duel against Learner Tien to reach his first-ever Masters 1000 quarterfinals. On the other hand, world No. 32 McCartney Kessler fought a tig...
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