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Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelsen prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Australian Open 2025

Published at :January 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Modified at :January 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Aniruddh Seshadri


De Minaur remains the sole Australian contender in the singles draw.

World Number eight Alex De Minaur survived a scare against 31st seed Francisco Cerúndolo, coming from a set down to win the contest and proceed to the quarterfinals. 2024 was a superb year for the Aussie as he advanced to the quarterfinals of all Grand Slams.

De Minaur recently triumphed at the S-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands competition and burst into the top-ten ATP rankings. As the sole Aussie is alive in the Australian Open 2025, de Minaur carries the weights and expectations of the crowd, who are sure to turn up in large numbers to support the home favourite.

The 25-year-old now aims to secure back-to-back quarterfinal appearances in Melbourne but must first overcome Alex Michelsen in the round of 16. The duo have competed twice against each other, with both players winning one match apiece. The fourth round of the Australian Open provides an opportunity for both players to gain an edge in the head-to-head battle.

Match details

  • Tournament: Australian Open 2025
  • Stage: Round-four
  • Date: January 20
  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
  • Surface: Hard Court (Outdoor)

Preview

Alex de Minaur began his campaign with victories over Botic van de Zandschulp and Tristan Boyer in the first two rounds. The Aussie had to grind hard in the next round against Francisco Cerúndolo but eventually prevailed. He will now take on Alex Michelsen to qualify for the quarterfinals.

The American produced a massive upset in the very first round against 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, dominating the former Australian Open finalist in four sets. Michelsen continued to impress with straight set triumphs over James Mccabe and 19th seed Karen Khachanov.

This fourth-round contest promises to be thrilling, featuring local favorite De Minaur, backed by the home crowd, and Michelsen, who has defied the odds by eliminating higher-ranked players in what is already the 20-year-old’s best Grand Slam performance.

Form

Alex de Minaur: W-W-W-L-L

Alex Michelsen: W-W-W-L-W

Head-to-head record

Matches: 2

Alex de Minaur: 1

Alex Michelsen: 1

De Minaur and Michelsen have met twice previously with the American winning the contest on the hard court of the Los Cabos Open in straight sets 6-4, 6-1. However, the Australian avenged that loss, at the Roland Garros with a dominant straight-sets win, 6-1, 6-0, 6-2.

Stats

Alex de Minaur

  • De Minaur reached the fourth round of the Australian Open last season.
  • De Minaur is currently ranked eighth.
  • De Minaur has a 17–7 win-loss record at the Australian Open.

Alex Michelsen

  • Michelsen reached the third round of the Australian Open last season.
  • Michelsen is currently ranked 42nd.
  • Michelsen has a 5–1 win-loss record at the Australian Open.

Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelsen Betting tips and odds

  • Moneyline: Michelsen +175 , de Minaur -240
  • Spread: Michelsen +5.5 (1.80), de Minaur -5.5 (1.91)
  • Total sets: Over 2.00 (+38.5), Under 1.83 (-38.5)

Match prediction

Alex Michelsen has already knocked out two top-twenty-ranked players and will now face eight seed, de Minaur. The Aussie though has been in fine form, with excellent court coverage and a high first-serve success rate being pivotal for his domination on the court.

Additionally, the grounds will support their home player as he is the only Australian to compete for the title in both the men’s and women’s singles draws. The American is expected to challenge the eighth seed for a quarterfinal berth, but with his big-stage experience, de Minaur is favored to triumph over Michelsen in a hard-fought battle

Prediction: Alex de Minaur to win in four sets.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Alex de Minaur vs Alex Michelsen, fourth-round match at the Australian Open 2025?

Indian viewers can tune in to the 2025 Australian Open for the fourth round between Alex de Minaur and Alex Michelsen on the Sony Network and their streaming service, SonyLiv. Viewers in the UK can watch the marquee tournament live on Eurosport and streaming partner Discovery Plus.

ESPN and Tennis Channel will broadcast the tournament in the US along with streaming partners ESPN+ and Fubo.

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