# Carlos Alcaraz def. Alex Michelsen

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4680093/carlos-alcaraz-vs-alex-michelsen
Tour: ATP

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex Michelsen 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 in the 2026 Japan Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-01
- Duration: 151 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Carlos Alcaraz | Alex Michelsen |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ESP | USA |
| Birth date | 2003-05-05 | 2004-08-25 |
| Age | 23 | 22 |
| Height | 183 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 34 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5060 | 1460 |
| Elo (entering) | 2311 | 1888 |
| Current career W-L | 298-68 | 89-79 |
| Current career earnings | $65,605,903 | $5,729,628 |

Pre-match H2H: Carlos Alcaraz 0-0 Alex Michelsen.

## Stats
| Stat | Carlos Alcaraz | Alex Michelsen |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 5 | 4 |
| 1st serve % | 63.0% | 63.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 63.0% | 59.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 56.0% | 42.0% |
| BP saved % | 62.0% | 54.0% |
| BP converted % | 46.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -4.5 | -11.5 |
| Match Return+ | +11.5 | +4.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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