ATP Auckland: Michelsen sets up all-American clash against Basavareddy
The American defeated Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the second round on Wednesday
Alex Michelsen – (c) Zuma / Panoramic
American Alex Michelsen, the No 8 seed, moved into the quarter-finals of the ASB Classic by defeating Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Wednesday.
Michelsen, ranked No 41, will face fellow American Nishesh Basavareddy next at the ASB Tennis Arena.
Michelsen won against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal (6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-2) in the previous round of the tournament.
In the previous round of the tournament, Sonego, ranked No 54, edged out Canadian wildcard Gabriel Diallo (7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-6 (7)).
Auckland ATP 250, other second-round matches (ASB Tennis Arena, hard, USD 766,290):
- Nishesh Basavareddy beat Alejandro Tabilo (2): 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
- Zizou Bergs (Q) beat Luca Nardi (Q): 6-1, 6-4
- Ben Shelton vs. Jakub Mensik
- Mariano Navone vs. Nuno Borges
- Francisco Cerundolo vs. Roberto Carballes Baena
- Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Gael Monfils
- Facundo Diaz Acosta vs. Sebastian Baez
