Alex Michelsen is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. Alex has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 4-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Christopher O Connell.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alex Michelsen’s projected draw together withhislikely opponents in Japan Open Tennis Championships. Michelsen has a weak record (0-3) with the presumable opposition.
R2 – Christopher O Connell’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25-19 | 23-14 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-34 | 19-18 | 11-9 | 4-3 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 50-25 | 30-16 | 12-5 | 3-1 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 22-16 | 14-9 | 3-3 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-12 | 4-5 | 4-3 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 82-26 | 12-6 | 60-16 | 5-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 11-12 | 2-2 | 9-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 20-26 | 17-16 | 3-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Christopher O Connell has a 25-19 record in 2024, 23-14 on hard. In the course of the last 13 years, O Connell has a 179-119 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Christopher won 9 of his last 10 matches.
The Australian’s most significant result of the season was reaching the final the Guangzhou Challenger.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships O Connell lost to Sebastian Ofner in the 1st round 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 7-5.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Christopher O Connell
There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Christopher O Connell since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Tommy Paul
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39-15 | 15-9 | 10-4 | 4-0 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-29 | 29-13 | 5-6 | 3-5 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-27 | 21-12 | 2-6 | 9-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 12-12 | 9-7 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-14 | 12-6 | 5-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-16 | 22-7 | 12-4 | 5-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 40-20 | 28-15 | 0-0 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 48-24 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 39-15 record in 2024, 15-9 on hard. In the previous 10 years, the American has a 190-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the current season was winning the competition in Dallas where he beat Marcos Giron in the final 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3, and in London where he overcame Lorenzo Musetti in the final 6-1 7-6(8).
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Paul lost to Ben Shelton in the quarter 7-6(4) 6-3.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 3rd time that Alex Michelsen and Tommy Paul clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Paul (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Alex Michelsen may face Tomas Machac. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Tomas Machac.
1/2 – Ugo Humbert’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ugo Humbert
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30-20 | 15-7 | 5-7 | 5-2 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 49-26 | 17-11 | 13-5 | 16-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-29 | 16-11 | 3-7 | 11-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-20 | 6-7 | 1-6 | 4-5 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 25-14 | 11-7 | 4-3 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-30 | 14-8 | 2-6 | 21-10 | 8-6 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 69-25 | 29-9 | 8-3 | 18-11 | 0-0 | 14-2 |
| 2017 | 41-30 | 20-8 | 11-11 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 5-3 |
Ugo Humbert has a 30-20 win-loss record in 2024, 15-7 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, the French player has a 138-73 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Humbert won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the current season was winning the title in Marseille where he beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-4 6-3, and in Dubai where he defeated Alexander Bublik in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Humbert didn’t play in this event.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Ugo Humbert
This match would represent the 2nd time that Alex Michelsen and Ugo Humbert square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Humbert (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Alex Michelsen may square off with Jack Draper. Their H2H is 0-0.
Final – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34-19 | 17-9 | 11-6 | 3-2 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 44-24 | 10-10 | 16-4 | 11-8 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 50-27 | 8-9 | 21-11 | 21-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 73-29 | 11-5 | 41-17 | 21-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 32-16 | 1-3 | 28-11 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 6-10 | 0-3 | 5-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Holger Rune has a 34-19 record in 2024, 17-9 on hard. In the last 7 years, Holger has a 47-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Holger won 6 of his last 10 matches.
The Dane’s best result of the season was getting to the final Brisbane.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Holger didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Holger Rune
There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Holger Rune since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Alex Michelsen could compete against Ben Shelton. Their head to head is 0-0.
