Alex Michelsen def. James Duckworth
6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-3
Alex Michelsen defeated James Duckworth 6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-3 in the 2026 Brisbane International first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex Michelsen | James Duckworth |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 19 | 10 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 2 | 7 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 70.0% | 56.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 79.0% | 82.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 58.0% | 57.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 100.0% | 67.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 72.0% | 71.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 33.0% | 0.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 29.0% | 28.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +7.5 | +6.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -6.5 | -7.5 |
* 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.
Player Comparison
| Field | Alex Michelsen | James Duckworth |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Aug 25, 2004 | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Age | 21 | 33 |
| Height | 193 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 37 | 86 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,300 | 694 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,741 | 1,689 |
| Current career W-L | 89–80 | 85–136 |
| Current career earnings | $5,752,923 | $5,898,122 |
Path
Alex Michelsen's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Alex Michelsen's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learner Tien | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 9, 2026 | R16 |
James Duckworth's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terence Atmane | 7-6(4) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 2026 | Q2 |
| Tristan Schoolkate | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 4, 2026 | Q1 |