Young American Alex Michelsen will battle Russia’s Karen Khachanov for a spot in the Australian Open round of 16. Fellow American Ben Shelton will also be in action on Saturday against tricky Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
(19) Karen Khachanov vs. Alex Michelsen
Alex Michelsen, a 20-year-old upstart from the United States, is playing better than his No. 42 ranking would suggest. He has enjoyed a good start to the season, with the biggest win of his career coming in the first round this week over world No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas. Michelsen is poised to make a big ATP breakthrough in 2025.
Karen Khachanov has historically played well in Melbourne, but he faltered a bit last year and he hasn’t been particularly impressive so far in 2025, either. The Russian failed to win a match in his Australian Open tuneup event in Hong Kong before beating Adrian Mannarino and Gabriel Diallo to earn his spot in the third round at Melbourne Park. This is another potential early-round upset in the making, although it won’t be as shocking as Daniil Medvedev’s second-round exit to American teenager Learner Tien. Look for a lengthy battle, with Michelsen edging out the favorite.
Cheryl pick: Michelsen in 4
Ricky pick: Michelsen in 4
(16) Lorenzo Musetti vs. (21) Ben Shelton
Both Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Musetti have worked hard at the Australian Open this week. Shelton was pushed by fellow American Brandon Nakashima in the first round and he dropped a set to Pablo Carreno Busta in the second. The former University of Florida star posted impressive serving stats in terms of aces and points won against Carreno Busta, but he served at 61 percent; he will need to do better than that against Musetti.
Musetti has beaten Shelton in both of their previous encounters, but as usual for the American, the matches were close. Because the No. 21 seed has one of the toughest serves in all of tennis, outcomes are often decided by tiebreakers. Musetti only won one match in his tuneup event in Hong Kong; the Italian hasn’t necessarily been at his best yet in 2025. This is a good opportunity for Shelton to notch his first win over the Moose.
Cheryl pick: Shelton in 5
Ricky pick: Musetti in 5
Musetti vs Shelton: A Clash of Young Tennis Talents
In the world of tennis, two young and promising players are set to face off in an epic showdown on the court. Lorenzo Musetti, the rising star from Italy, will be taking on the talented American player, Ron Shelton.
Musetti, known for his powerful serves and precise shots, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances on the ATP tour. On the other hand, Shelton, with his strong forehand and strategic gameplay, is also a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Both players have shown great potential and determination in their matches, and fans are eager to see who will come out on top in this exciting match-up.
Khachanov vs Michelsen: A Battle of Experience vs Youth
In another thrilling match-up, the seasoned Russian player Karen Khachanov will be facing off against the up-and-coming Danish player, Mikkel Michelsen.
Khachanov, with his years of experience and solid playing style, has established himself as a formidable opponent on the ATP tour. On the other hand, Michelsen, known for his speed and agility on the court, has been making a name for himself with his impressive performances in recent matches.
The clash between these two players promises to be an exhilarating one, as fans eagerly await to see whether Khachanov’s experience will triumph over Michelsen’s youthful energy.
Stay tuned for these exciting matches and witness the fierce competition on the tennis court as Musetti takes on Shelton and Khachanov goes head-to-head with Michelsen.
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