Taylor Fritz def. Alex Michelsen
6-3 6-4
Taylor Fritz defeated Alex Michelsen 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Cincinnati Open second round on hard courts on August 16, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Taylor Fritz | Alex Michelsen |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 4 |
| Double faults | 6 | 8 |
| First serve % | 54 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 82 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 42 | 35 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
| Serve rating | 269 | 227 |
| Return rating | 180 | 136 |
Win Probability
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Pre-match Comparison
| Field | Taylor Fritz | Alex Michelsen |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 28, 1997 | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Age | 28 | 21 |
| Height | 196 | 193 |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 41 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,375 | 1,090 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,008 | 1,831 |
| Career W-L | 342–212 | 89–77 |
| Career earnings | $32,044,763 | $4,920,748 |
Path
Taylor Fritz's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Taylor Fritz's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Merida | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 18, 2026 | R32 |
Alex Michelsen's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper de Jong | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 14, 2026 | R128 |