Michelsen buries 2023 misery by reaching NextGen semifinals

Alex Michelsen reached the semifinals of the NextGen ATP Finals on Thursday, 12 months after enduring a miserable debut at the tournament where he lost all of his three matches. The 41st-ranked American defeated France’s Luca Van Assche 1-4, 4-2, 4-3 (8/6), 4-3 (7/5) to follow his opening win over compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy. Super Eagles […]

Michelsen buries 2023 misery by reaching NextGen semifinals
Michelsen buries 2023 misery by reaching NextGen semifinals

Alex Michelsen reached the semifinals of the NextGen ATP Finals on Thursday, 12 months after enduring a miserable debut at the tournament where he lost all of his three matches.

The 41st-ranked American defeated France’s Luca Van Assche 1-4, 4-2, 4-3 (8/6), 4-3 (7/5) to follow his opening win over compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy.

“If you would have told me 12 months ago that I would be in the semifinals this year, I would have been a very happy man,” said 20-year-old Michelsen.

“I feel like I was born with a competitive spirit, I have always hated losing.”