American, Newport, Australian Open, Next Gen: Everything you always wanted to know about Alex Michelsen (but never had time to find out)
Alex Michelsen is one of the rising stars of American tennis. Here is everything you need to know about the 20-year-old, who is already ranked in the top 40 in the world
Alex Michelsen, Auckland 2025
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Who is Alex Michelsen?
Alex Michelsen is an American tennis player who competes on the professional men’s tour.
What is Alex Michelsen’s age?
Michelsen was born on August 25, 2004, which makes him 20 years old as of March 2025.
What is Alex Michelsen’s best singles performance at a Grand Slam?
Michelsen reached the last 16 at a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2025 Australian Open. The American upset 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round for his first career Top 15 win. He then followed it up with wins over James McCabe and 19th seed Karen Khachanov to make it to the fourth round, where he was defeated by eighth seed Alex de Minaur.
Has Alex Michelsen qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals?
Michelsen has qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals for two years in a row. The American qualified in 2023, losing all his three group matches. In 2024, he won all three of his group matches to make the semi-finals where he was beaten by countryman Learner Tien.
How many ATP finals has Michelsen reached?
Michelsen, still looking for his first ATP singles title, has reached three finals on the Tour. The American made it to the finals in Newport on grass in 2023 and 2024, and the final in Winston-Salem in 2024.
What is Alex Michelsen’s highest ranking?
Michelsen’s highest singles ranking has been No 32, which he achieved on March 3, 2025. You can find his current ranking and rankings history on his ATP Tour profile page.
Who is Alex Michelsen’s coach?
The American is currently coached by Robby Ginepri and Jay Leavitt, according to the ATP Tour website.
Who are in Alex Michelsen’s family?
Both of Michelsen’s parents played college tennis in the United States. Michelsen’s father, Erik, is a lawyer who played at the University of Redlands, where he was a three-time All-American. His mother, Sondra, is a retired teacher and played at San Diego State University, where she earned the prestigious Arthur Ashe Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship in 1989.
He also has a brother, Jake, who is three years older.
How tall is Alex Michelsen?
According to his ATP profile, Michelsen is 6ft 4in (1.93 m).
Was Alex Michelsen a good junior?
Michelsen won the singles and doubles title at the 2022 Easter Bowl, becoming the first American to win both events since Donald Young in 2006. He also won the 2022 Wimbledon boys’ doubles title with Sebastian Gorzny.
How much prize money has Michelsen won in his career?
As of March 7, 2025, Michelsen has won just over $2.44 million in career prize money. You can find his updated prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.
Is Michelsen active on social media?
Michelsen has an Instagram account, where he is followed by 20,300 people.
