Paris Masters 2024: Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (12) Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen
Date: October 28, 2024
Tournament: Paris Masters 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Prize Money: €5,950,575
Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen preview
Twelfth seed Hubert Hurkacz will take on Alex Michelsen in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday.
Hurkacz has had a solid season so far, amassing 40 wins from 58 matches, including a title-winning run in the Estoril Open. He also secured a runner-up finish in the Halle Open, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the finals.
The 27-year-old will enter Paris on the back of second-round exits in New York and Tokyo. He started his campaign in the Japan Open with a hard-fought win over Marcos Giron but couldn't make his mark against Jack Draper as the Brit outfoxed Hurkacz 6-4, 6-4.
Alex Michlesen, meanwhile, has had a productive season this year. He's chalked up 27 wins from 57 matches, including runner-up finishes in the Hall of Fame Open and the Winston-Salem Open. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Citi Open in Washington, where he lost to Flavio Cobolli in three sets.
The American will enter Paris on the back of early exits in Shanghai and Vienna. Despite a valiant effort against Marcos Giron in Vienna, the American defeated him in the first round, 7-6(4), 6-3. Michelsen will be eager to make a deep run in the Paris Masters.
Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen head-to-head
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Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen odds
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Hubert Hurkacz vs Alex Michelsen prediction
Hubert Hurkacz has been one of the most consistent players on tour in the last few years but still needs to raise his level to make a significant impact at the Majors and compete in important matches on tour. He has a potent all-around game and likes to set up his points around his serve.
Alex Michelsen, meanwhile, is one of the sharpest youngsters on the men's tour. He's registered strong results this year by defeating quality opponents such as Alex De Minaur, Taylor Fritz, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The American likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis and is known for his effortless movement on court.
Both players have had their share of underwhelming performances in the last few weeks and will be eager to make a deep run. While Michelsen has the pedigree to present a stern challenge to Hurkacz, considering their record this year and experience on the main tour, the World No. 13 will be a clear favorite to come out on top.
Pick: Hurkacz to win in three sets.