Alex Michelsen vs Alex De Minaur Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/19/25, 4:25 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 1/19/25 at 4:29 PM in ATP Australian Open Picks

Alex Michelsen of the United States will take on Alex De Minaur of Australia for the final quarterfinal slot in the men’s singles tournament at the 2025 Australian Open. Michelsen reached a new milestone at the Australian after vanquishing veteran Karen Khachanov 6-3 7-6(5) 6-2 in straight sets. The American played aggressively throughout the match, pushing the pace and looking for winners as often as he could. His gambit paid off as he generated 45 points off his first serves and converted 4 of 4 break points. De Minaur dropped a set for the first time in his 5-7 7-6(3) 6-3 6-3 win over Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina. After losing the first set, De Minaur elevated his play in the succeeding sets to pull away from his Argentine foe. De Minaur, who converted 7 of 16 break points, is the only Australian left in the competition after his compatriots fell one by one in the previous rounds.