Alex Michelsen has achieved the most significant milestone of his career, winning the Estoril Open in dominant fashion. The young American, seeded second in the tournament, defeated Andrea Pellegrino in the final with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory.
This triumph marks Michelsen’s first title on clay and solidifies his status as one of the rising stars in professional tennis. Throughout the tournament, he showcased remarkable consistency, not dropping a single set on his way to the championship.
At just 20 years old, Michelsen has already made history by becoming the youngest player to win the Estoril Open. His performance in Portugal highlights his adaptability and potential to compete at the highest level across all surfaces.
With this victory, Michelsen has taken a significant step forward in his career, and his success at the Estoril Open could be a turning point as he continues to climb the ATP rankings. Tennis fans will be eager to see how he builds on this achievement in the upcoming tournaments.
Alex Michelsen in 2025
Currently the world no.38, Alex played his last match on the 4th of May when he beat world no.237 Andrea Pellegrino 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Estoril Challenger to win his 1st challenger.
Currently, during this season Alex owns an overall 17-10 match record. This year, the American conquered 1 title in the Estoril Challenger.