Moselle Open 2024: Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet preview, head-to-head prediction, and where to watch
Match Details
Fixture: Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet
Date: November 5, 2024
Tournament: Moselle Open 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Les Arènes, Metz, France
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Prize Money: $579,320
Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet preview
World No. 44 Alex Michelsen will take on Richard Gasquet in the second round of the Moselle Open on Tuesday.
Michelsen has had a promising season this year by amassing 29 wins from 57 matches, including runner-up finishes in the Winston Salem Open and the Hall of Fame Open in New Port. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Citi Open and the Japan Open, where he lost to Tomas Machac in straight sets.
The American entered Metz on the back of a second round exit in the Paris Masters. He started his campaign by moving past Harold Mayot in the first round, 6-3, 6-1. Michelsen is one of the dark horses to win the Moselle Open this year.
Richard Gasquet, meanwhile, is still going strong at the age of 38. He's played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit this year and reached the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open, which was his best result on the main tour. He also reached the second round of the French Open, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.
The Frenchman entered Metz on the back of a first round exit in Paris. He started his campaign with a brilliant three-set win over Thiago Monteiro in the opening bout, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(6). Gasquet has registered his first win on the main tour since May.
Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet head-to-head
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Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet odds
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Alex Michelsen vs Richard Gasquet prediction
Alex Michelsen is highly rated among the critics and his results have shown great potential this year. The American recently stretched Novak Djokovic to a close encounter in Paris, but couldn't come out on top. He will be keen to sharpen his game even further and be a top competitor on tour.
Gasquet, on the other hand, is enjoying his tennis in one of the last seasons of his career. The Frenchman does not have a lot to show this year but still claimed a title in the ATP Cassis Challenger. He will have a trick or two up his sleeve for the next round and hope to enter his second quarterfinal on the main tour.
Considering their recent results and record on hard courts, a close contest will be on the cards in Metz. It is most likely that Michelsen holds off the Frenchman in the second round and continues his promising season on the main tour. The American should be able to edge out Gasquet in this bout.
Pick: Michelsen to win in three-sets.