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Match Details
Fixture: (11) Alex Michelsen vs Christopher Eubanks
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tournament: Winston-Salem Open 2024
Round: Quarter-final
Venue: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $779,780
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video | Canada - TSN
Alex Michelsen vs Christopher Eubanks preview
Eleventh seed Alex Michelsen is set to face fellow American Christopher Eubanks in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match at the 2024 Winston-Salem Open on Thursday, August 22.
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Michelsen came into Winston-Salem with a 19-22 match record for the season, with his best result so far being a run to the final in Newport. He has had a decent American hardcourt season so far, reaching the quarterfinals at the Citi Open and advancing through the qualifiers to the second round in Cincinnati.
Michelsen began his Winston-Salem campaign with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over the experienced Marton Fucsovics in the second round, having received a bye in the first round. He then defeated Zizou Bergs 6-2, 6-1 in the third round.
Eubanks, meanwhile, entered Winston-Salem with an 8-17 match record for the season. His best result so far has been a semifinal appearance in Newport last month. He has won just one Grand Slam match, defeating Taro Daniel at the Australian Open.
Eubanks began his Winston-Salem campaign with an impressive comeback victory, overcoming Adam Walton 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round. He then delivered a dominant performance against 14th seed Hugo Gaston, winning 6-1, 6-4. In the third round, Eubanks faced 17th seed Roman Safiullin and triumphed in a thrilling final set tiebreaker to a 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (8) scoreline
Alex Michelsen vs Christopher Eubanks head-to-head
Christopher Eubanks edges Michelsen 1-0 in their head-to-head, winning their sole encounter 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-5 in Mallorca last year.
Alex Michelsen vs Christopher Eubanks odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Alex Michelsen vs Christopher Eubanks prediction
Alex Michelsen has been in excellent form throughout the week in Winston-Salem and looks like a serious contender for his first ATP title. The hard courts have suited his power-packed game. He has been consistent on serve and has been a standout performer, not facing a single break point in his last match.
Eubanks has been on a strong run recently, a sharp contrast to his poor performance in the first half of the season. He is gradually returning to his best form on serve and is expected to become a formidable competitor again soon. His forehand and winner count have also been impressive.
Michelsen enters this contest as the favorite, given his current rich vein of form. Eubanks, meanwhile, has also regained his form and will soon be challenging the top players as well. The fast court should benefit both players, setting the stage for a blockbuster encounter.
Pick: Michelsen in three sets.
