Karen Khachanov def. Alex Michelsen
4-6 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3
Karen Khachanov defeated Alex Michelsen 4-6 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karen Khachanov | Alex Michelsen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 24 | 16 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 64 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 77 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 52 |
| Break points saved % | 85 | 73 |
| Break points converted % | 27 | 15 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
| Serve rating | 209 | 207 |
| Return rating | 98 | 90 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karen Khachanov | Alex Michelsen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | USA |
| Birth date | May 21, 1996 | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Age | 29 | 21 |
| Height | 198 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 38 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,320 | 1,350 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,848 | 1,783 |
| Current career W-L | 318–233 | 87–77 |
| Current career earnings | $23,455,959 | $4,955,297 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.