Winston-Salem Open 2024: Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fucsovics preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (11) Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fucsovics
Date: Monday, August 20, 2024
Tournament: Winston-Salem Open 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $779,780
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Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fusovics preview
11th seed Alex Michelsen will take on World No. 84 Marton Fucsovics in the second round of the Winston-Salem Open. The winner of the match will face either sixth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry or Zizou Bergs in the third round of the ATP 250 event.
Michelsen has won 19 out of 41 matches so far in 2024, most notably reaching the final of the Hall of Fame Open in Newport. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Citi Open not long back.
The American will enter Winston-Salem on the back of a second-round exit in Cincinnati, losing 4-6, 5-7 to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. He received a walkover to the second round by virtue of being among the seeded players.
Meanwhile, Marton Fucsovics has won 12 out of 24 matches so far in 2024, winning the Tiriac Open in Bucharest. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open but lost to Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Following a first-round exit at the Paris Olympics, the Hungarian competed in the qualifiers of the Cincinnati Open. He beat Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-4 before suffering a 2-6, 6-2, 3-6 loss to Corentin Moutet, thus being unable to qualify for the main draw.
The Hungarian then competed at the Winston-Salem Open and faced Taro Daniel in the first round. He found himself a set down but made a fine comeback to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 and reach the second round of the ATP 250 tournament.
Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fucsovics head-to-head
The two are yet to lock horns on the ATP Tour, so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fucsovics odds
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Alex Michelsen vs Marton Fucsovics prediction
Alex Michelsen is knocking on the door to lift his first title on the men's tour. The American has reached two ATP finals in the last two years, but is yet to get his hands on a title. He's known for his steady all-around game and quick movement on court.
Fucsovics, on the other hand, impressed on clay after an ordinary start to the season. The Hungarian captured his first title in three-years at the Bucharest Open by defeating Mariano Navone in the finals. He has a formidable all-around game, but lacks the killer instinct to get past sticky opponents.
Michelsen will be a slight favorite to begin his campaign with a win in Winston-Salem. The American has collected some big wins this season and has been more consistent as compared to his opposite number. He should be able to get past Fucsovics with ease in the second round.
Pick: Michelsen to win in straight sets.