Nineteen-year-old American tennis player Alex Michelsen, who was ranked No. 526 last year, has secured a stunning victory at the Australian Open by defeating 2023 quarterfinalist and Adelaide champ Jiri Lehecka in four sets. The match concluded with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, propelling Michelsen to his first third-round appearance in a Grand Slam. Michelsen's ranking has soared from outside the Top 500 to No. 91, while Lehecka is set to exit the top 30.
One year ago, Alex Michelsen was ranked No. 526 🔽 he's now No. 91. Today, he toppled No. 32 seed Jiri Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. Oh, and he's only 19 years old 👏 #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/ZBpLSwnazm
One year ago, Alex Michelsen was ranked No. 526 🔽 he's now No. 91. Today, he toppled No. 32 seed Jiri Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. Oh, and he's only 19-years-old 👏 #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/8CYiuHmB1R
One year ago, Alex Michelsen was ranked No. 526 🔽he's now No. 91. Today, he toppled No. 32 seed Jiri Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. Oh, and he's only 19-years-old 👏 #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/MoxQAmFXG2
Rising to the occasion 🤩 Alex Michelsen knocks out Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 and advances to a third round at a Grand Slam for the first time. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/P9DgHFxeFv
Rising to the occasion 🤩 Alex Michelson knocks out Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 and advances to a third round at a Grand Slam for the first time. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/W3OZpbk9Hu
Rising to the occasion 🤩 Alex Michelson knocks out Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/C7M9bP2snD
Alex Michelsen upsets Jiri Lehecka, quarterfinalists in 2023. First Grand Slam R3 for the 19yo American. Jiri will leave the top 30. https://t.co/HYubXrNbqe
Great win for young Californian Alex Michelsen, beating last year's #AusOpen quarterfinalist Jiri Lehecka in four sets. 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. 6-4. Michelsen, just 19 years old, was ranked outside the Top 500 this time last year. Now closing in on Top 50.
19yo Alex Michelsen up two sets to one on 2023 quarterfinalist Jiri Lehecka. Wow... https://t.co/gZXJ6uSbjt
Alex Michelsen 1 set all vs. 2023 quarterfinalist and Adelaide champ Jiri Lehecka. Serving great. https://t.co/itSPvz4MDZ