Alex Michelsen vs Cameron Norrie: Preview

Coming into the event, Alex Michelsen will be high on his form. The 20-year-old star had a breakthrough season last year as he came close to winning his first ATP title. He finished as the runner-up at both the Winston-Salem Open and the Hall of Fame Open in Newport. Not only this, but he also reached the semifinals of the Moselle Open, where he lost in three sets to Benjamin Bonzi.

The American enters Dallas after an impressive fourth-round run at the Australian Open. While he defeated top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Karen Khachanov, and others, he fell short of the home favorite Alex de Minaur. The final score of the match was 6-0, 7-6, 6-3.

On the other hand, his opponent, Cameron Norrie, had a steady but unspectacular 2024 season. His best results were a runner-up finish at the Moselle Open and a semifinal appearance at the Rio Open. Talking about his performance at Wimbledon, he made it to the third round before falling to Alexander Zverev in straight sets. However, his start to 2025 has been less than ideal. The British star has suffered a first-round exit at the Australian Open where, despite a strong fight against Matteo Berrettini, he lost in four sets.

Michelsen vs Norrie: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the scores are leveled at 0-0 each. Thus, their encounter at the ATP Dallas will be the first time when both stars meet. But who can come out on top?

Prediction: Alex Michelsen to keep his momentum going with a win

The match between the two stars will be a tightly contested one. While one of the stars carries experience, the other one is a young sensation. One of the main advantages that makes Cameron Norrie a standout player is his all-round game, which often troubles his opponent. Not only this, his powerful forehand could also be a weapon. However, the only major problem where he lacks is his instincts under long matches. He could lose his momentum under pressure situations which could help Alex Michelsen capitalize on the momentum.

On the other hand, Michelsen, the American superstar, after a superb run at the Australian Open, will be looking to keep him running. His abilities to capitalize under pressure and strong first serves (67% first serve won and 68% first serve percentage) make him a tough player to deal with. While Norrie has been struggling with his form, he can make sure of the momentum and make his way further in the event.