[UPDATED R4]. Prediction, H2H of Alex Michelsen’s draw vs De Minaur, Sinner, Shelton, Zverev to win the Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Alex Michelsen may need to topple Alex De Minaur, Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev to conquer the title in the Australian Open.

Alex Michelsen Stats info

Alex Michelsen is 4 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. The American has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4, James McCabe 7-5 6-3 7-64 and Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-65 6-2 to reach the 4th round where he will face Alex De Minaur.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Alex Michelsen’s projected draw alongsidehispresumable opposition at the Australian Open. Michelsen has a negative record (1-4) with the likely opposition.

R1 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (12) – 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4
R2 – James McCabe (258) – 7-5 6-3 7-64
R3 – Karen Khachanov (19) – 6-3 7-65 6-2
R4 – Alex De Minaur (8) – H2H 1-1
1/4 – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 0-2
or Holger Rune (13) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Ben Shelton (20) – H2H 0-0
or Gael Monfils (41) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Alexander Zverev (2) – H2H 0-1
or Carlos Alcaraz (3) – H2H 0-0
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R4 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

38 - 15win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
6
WLLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 38-15 20-7 10-5 5-1 3-2 0-0
2024 47-21 19-6 10-5 11-9 7-1 0-0
2023 46-26 26-12 4-5 10-6 6-3 0-0
2022 47-25 19-10 9-6 12-5 7-4 0-0
2021 25-25 10-10 4-5 3-7 8-3 0-0
2020 13-10 6-5 0-2 7-3 0-0 0-0
2019 41-20 25-10 1-4 13-3 2-3 0-0
2018 51-30 24-13 9-9 5-4 13-4 0-0

Alex De Minaur has a 5-0 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 11 years, Alex has a 176-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open De Minaur lost to Andrey Rublev in the 4th round 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-0.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Alex De Minaur

This match would represent the 3rd time that Alex Michelsen and Alex De Minaur play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Michelsen on hard in major tournaments.

1/4 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jannik Sinner

32 - 4win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
WLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 32-4 13-1 11-2 0-0 8-1 0-0
2024 73-8 40-5 11-2 13-0 9-1 0-0
2023 64-15 28-7 8-3 20-2 8-3 0-0
2022 47-16 21-6 15-4 7-4 4-2 0-0
2021 49-22 22-8 10-6 17-6 0-2 0-0
2020 20-14 2-6 7-3 11-5 0-0 0-0
2019 62-24 12-6 17-8 31-7 2-3 0-0
2018 31-22 13-8 17-12 1-1 0-0 0-1

Jannik Sinner has a 3-0 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In the last 8 years, Sinner has a 141-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Jannik won the title after defeating Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Jannik Sinner

This match would represent the 3rd time that Alex Michelsen and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Alex Michelsen may face Holger Rune. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

37 - 17win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
6
WWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 37-17 23-7 7-5 1-1 6-4 0-0
2024 42-26 22-13 8-4 8-5 4-4 0-0
2023 28-26 21-13 4-8 1-2 2-3 0-0
2022 40-11 16-9 0-0 24-2 0-0 0-0
2021 18-7 7-3 5-2 6-2 0-0 0-0

Ben Shelton has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 5 years, Shelton has a 69-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Shelton was defeated by Adrian Mannarino in the 3rd round 7-6(4) 1-6 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Ben Shelton

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Ben Shelton since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Anyhow, Alex Michelsen could face Gael Monfils. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev

44 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
WLWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 44-16 20-6 18-7 0-0 6-3 0-0
2024 69-21 29-10 23-6 11-3 6-2 0-0
2023 55-27 22-13 20-7 8-5 5-2 0-0
2022 29-10 9-4 17-5 3-1 0-0 0-0
2021 59-15 28-6 14-4 13-3 4-2 0-0
2020 28-11 12-7 3-1 13-3 0-0 0-0
2019 44-25 20-9 16-8 6-5 2-3 0-0
2018 60-19 25-9 21-4 12-4 2-2 0-0

Alexander Zverev has a 6-0 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. During the last 13 years, Zverev has a 210-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Alexander was overcome by Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal 5-7 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 6-3.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 2nd time that Alex Michelsen and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Alex Michelsen may come up against Carlos Alcaraz. Their H2H is 0-0.