Alex Michelsen vs Mattia Bellucci Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Washington Citi Open

Prediction published on 30/07/2024, 03:30  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 30/07/2024 at 03:35 in Tennis Predictions

Alex Michelsen the 15th seed at the Washington Open, will battle qualifier Mattia Bellucci in the competition’s second round. The winner of this first career showdown between these two will play Karen Khachanov or Hong Seong-chan next. Here’s our preview and prediction for this match.

Alex Michelsen has returned to the tour after a more than a week’s break. The American closed out his grass campaign with a runners-up finish in Newport. He will hope the time spent to recover sees him sustain another title challenge.

The 19-year-old made his tour debut in 2024 and has taken his career to new heights this year. Though he has compiled an inconsistent 23-23 record, Michelsen recorded a first career top 10 win this year. He also broke through to the ATP top 60 and is currently placed 59th in the live ranking.

Mattia Bellucci was in splendid form in the past week and arrives for this match fully confident of a win. Though he has majorly competed outside the tour, Bellucci is currently having the best tour stretch of his season.

He has won 10 of his last 12 matches starting from the qualifying rounds in Wimbledon. The Italian had the highlight of his season in Atlanta where as a qualifier, he made it to the quarter-finals. Now he is just two wins away from doing the same in what is his DC debut.

The 23-year-old saw off the challenge of American Mackenzie McDonald, a former Washington finalist, in the first round. He won in straight sets to improve his record to 27-22. Bellucci’s recent form has moved him closer to breaking into the ATP top 100. He is currently 112th in the live ranking which is a new career high for him.