F. Cerundolo
To Win
A. Michelsen
To Win
By Wojtek Kolan
Form
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W L L W W W W L L WThey have played 2 sets in total, with Michelsen winning 2 and Smith winning 0. The last match between Michelsen and Smith was at the BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells, 08-03-2025, Round: Second, Surface: Hard, with Alex Michelsen getting the victory 6-3 6-4.
Players | Head-To-Head Match Wins |
---|---|
Alex Michelsen | 1 |
Colton Smith | 0 |
LAST H2H MATCH: BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells(08-03-2025)
Michelsen | Stats | Smith |
---|---|---|
56% (18-14) | YTD Win/Loss | 73% (19-7) |
1 | Head-to-Head | 0 |
35 | Ranking | 144 |
32 | Highest Rank | 144 |
20 | Age | 22 |
- | Plays | - |
5 | Titles | 2 |
63% (147-85) | Career Total W/L | 73% (58-22) |
$1,562,700 | Career Prize Money | $37,650 |
1 | YTD Titles | 1 |
1 | Hard H2H | 0 |
16 Jun 2025 / First
15 Jun 2025 / Q3
Terra Wortmann Open - Halle atp
16 Jun 2025 / First
cinch Championships - London atp
15 Jun 2025 / First
Winning Player | Losing Player | Score | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-3 6-4 |
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Alex Michelsen
Player
Colton Smith
59%
(
52 of
88)
1st Serve %
60%
(
37 of
62)
2
Aces
3
3
Double Faults
1
67%
(
35 of
52)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
25 of
37)
56%
(
20 of
36)
2nd Serve Won
48%
(
12 of
25)
43%
(
3 of
7)
Break Points Won
17%
(
1 of
6)
38%
(
33 of
88)
Rtn Points Won
40%
(
25 of
62)
80
Total Points Won
70
|
Stats | ||
---|---|---|
1 | H2H Matches | 0 |
2 | Sets Won | 0 |
12 | Games Won | 7 |
2 | Aces (Total) | 3 |
3 | Total Double Faults | 1 |
1:48:20 | Average Match Time | 1:48:20 |
59% (52/88) | 1st Serve % | 60% (37/62) |
67% (35/52) | 1st Serve Win % | 68% (25/37) |
56% (20/36) | 2nd Serve Win % | 48% (12/25) |
43% (3/7) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 17% (1/6) |
40% (25/62) | Return Points Win % | 38% (33/88) |
100% (1/1) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 0% (0/1) |
100% (1/1) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 0% (0/0) |
0% (1/0) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 0% (0/0) |
0% (0/0) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 0% (1/0) |
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What happens when the second serve becomes the frontline of battle in a tennis match? In the last six months, Michelsen edges slightly behind Smith, with the former claiming 46.21% of points on their second serve compared to Smith's 48.46%. This subtle difference may seem minute, but it's these intricate statistics that can shift the scales of prediction accuracy in favor of one player over the other.
Moving beyond serves, let's delve into the art of return games, another crucial realm where matches are often won or lost. When examining recent statistics, Michelsen has managed to win 44.47% of their opponent’s second serve points. Smith, on the other hand, trails closely with 43.23%. Yet, when it comes to first serve returns, Smith surpasses Michelsen with 27.83% against 25.97%. Do these details change who holds the upper hand?
Under pressure, how does each player withstand the storm of breakpoints? Michelsen, with a breakpoint savior rate of 57.71%, remains slightly more resolute than Smith's 56.63%. Such statistics can provide valuable insights for those keen on predicting in-game shifts and momentum swings.
Overall performance over the past year showcases Michelsen winning 55.41% of their matches, which pales in comparison to Smith’s impressive 77.78%. Does this indicate Smith's dominance or does the level of competitions faced muddy the waters of this statistic? Michelsen has trodden the grounds of Main tours, winning 63.04% of those rigorous battles, whereas Smith’s victories in Futures/Satellites/ITF events soar at 84.62%. It’s key to note, however, the quality of opponents faced by each player, with Michelsen challenging competitors averaging a rank of 94.04, starkly opposed to Smith’s average opponent rank of 334.93.
On particular surfaces, both players display their prowess on indoor hard courts, with Michelsen boasting a win rate of 77% and Smith closely at 75%. Nevertheless, neither player shows weakness on other hard court variations for Smith and clay for Michelsen, posing an intriguing question of adaptability on different grounds.
Should the match proceed to a deciding set, how does either player fare? Michelsen has secured 48% of such tense finales, whereas Smith thrives under the pressure, with an 80% success rate. This ability to clutch victory from a knife-edge scenario could be pivotal.
Converting breakpoints is another telling statistic. Recently, Michelsen has converted 29.93% of these opportunities, slightly more effective than Smith’s 28.48%. Such figures could guide predictions during heat-of-the-moment live betting scenarios.
Ultimately, when matching each player against one another and considering all these factors, Smith seems primed to emerge victorious, given their superior recent win percentage and high pressure performance efficacy. The intricate dance of data outcomes seems to tip the balance in favor of Smith for this anticipated showdown.
Michelsen vs Smith Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88
OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R2 |
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Justin Engel
Player
Alex Michelsen
66%
(
31 of
47)
1st Serve %
61%
(
42 of
69)
5
Aces
10
1
Double Faults
5
100%
(
31 of
31)
1st Serve Won
67%
(
28 of
42)
56%
(
9 of
16)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
12 of
27)
40%
(
2 of
5)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
15%
(
7 of
47)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
29 of
69)
69
Total Points Won
47
|
6-4 6-4 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Alex Michelsen
Player
Gael Monfils
70%
(
57 of
82)
1st Serve %
68%
(
63 of
93)
6
Aces
14
5
Double Faults
7
79%
(
45 of
57)
1st Serve Won
73%
(
46 of
63)
52%
(
13 of
25)
2nd Serve Won
40%
(
12 of
30)
25%
(
3 of
12)
Break Points Won
67%
(
2 of
3)
29%
(
24 of
82)
Rtn Points Won
38%
(
35 of
93)
93
Total Points Won
82
|
6-4 4-6 6-3 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Player
Alex Michelsen
44%
(
35 of
79)
1st Serve %
72%
(
64 of
89)
1
Aces
2
4
Double Faults
4
83%
(
29 of
35)
1st Serve Won
56%
(
36 of
64)
57%
(
25 of
44)
2nd Serve Won
32%
(
8 of
25)
43%
(
6 of
14)
Break Points Won
67%
(
2 of
3)
32%
(
25 of
79)
Rtn Points Won
51%
(
45 of
89)
99
Total Points Won
69
|
6-3 6-2 6-4 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Nuno Borges
Player
Alex Michelsen
66%
(
57 of
86)
1st Serve %
65%
(
48 of
74)
4
Aces
6
1
Double Faults
1
72%
(
41 of
57)
1st Serve Won
73%
(
35 of
48)
66%
(
19 of
29)
2nd Serve Won
50%
(
13 of
26)
75%
(
3 of
4)
Break Points Won
20%
(
1 of
5)
30%
(
26 of
86)
Rtn Points Won
35%
(
26 of
74)
86
Total Points Won
74
|
4-6 6-3 6-3 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Laslo Djere
Player
Alex Michelsen
62%
(
34 of
55)
1st Serve %
69%
(
34 of
49)
1
Aces
0
0
Double Faults
3
71%
(
24 of
34)
1st Serve Won
50%
(
17 of
34)
57%
(
12 of
21)
2nd Serve Won
33%
(
5 of
15)
63%
(
5 of
8)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
35%
(
19 of
55)
Rtn Points Won
55%
(
27 of
49)
63
Total Points Won
41
|
6-0 6-3 | H2H | ||
F |
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Alex Michelsen
Player
Andrea Pellegrino
75%
(
38 of
51)
1st Serve %
63%
(
35 of
56)
3
Aces
0
0
Double Faults
3
74%
(
28 of
38)
1st Serve Won
57%
(
20 of
35)
54%
(
7 of
13)
2nd Serve Won
48%
(
10 of
21)
80%
(
4 of
5)
Break Points Won
40%
(
2 of
5)
31%
(
16 of
51)
Rtn Points Won
46%
(
26 of
56)
61
Total Points Won
46
|
6-4 6-4 | H2H | ||
SF |
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Alex Michelsen
Player
Miomir Kecmanovic
59%
(
34 of
58)
1st Serve %
62%
(
39 of
63)
6
Aces
1
4
Double Faults
2
74%
(
25 of
34)
1st Serve Won
59%
(
23 of
39)
63%
(
15 of
24)
2nd Serve Won
58%
(
14 of
24)
38%
(
3 of
8)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
4)
31%
(
18 of
58)
Rtn Points Won
41%
(
26 of
63)
66
Total Points Won
55
|
6-4 6-2 | H2H | ||
QF |
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Alex Michelsen
Player
Luca Nardi
68%
(
42 of
62)
1st Serve %
48%
(
28 of
58)
5
Aces
4
2
Double Faults
3
69%
(
29 of
42)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
19 of
28)
65%
(
13 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
47%
(
14 of
30)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
33%
(
1 of
3)
32%
(
20 of
62)
Rtn Points Won
43%
(
25 of
58)
67
Total Points Won
53
|
6-3 6-4 | H2H |
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OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
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Q1 |
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Colton Smith
Player
Yosuke Watanuki
67%
(
60 of
89)
1st Serve %
58%
(
57 of
98)
7
Aces
10
2
Double Faults
4
77%
(
46 of
60)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
39 of
57)
66%
(
19 of
29)
2nd Serve Won
56%
(
23 of
41)
40%
(
2 of
5)
Break Points Won
33%
(
1 of
3)
27%
(
24 of
89)
Rtn Points Won
37%
(
36 of
98)
101
Total Points Won
86
|
7-5 4-6 6-3 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Shintaro Mochizuki
Player
Colton Smith
56%
(
45 of
81)
1st Serve %
62%
(
49 of
79)
3
Aces
5
4
Double Faults
1
78%
(
35 of
45)
1st Serve Won
63%
(
31 of
49)
39%
(
14 of
36)
2nd Serve Won
50%
(
15 of
30)
63%
(
5 of
8)
Break Points Won
50%
(
3 of
6)
40%
(
32 of
81)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
33 of
79)
82
Total Points Won
78
|
6-4 3-6 6-2 | H2H | ||
F |
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Otto Virtanen
Player
Colton Smith
66%
(
38 of
58)
1st Serve %
70%
(
57 of
81)
11
Aces
6
1
Double Faults
2
71%
(
27 of
38)
1st Serve Won
60%
(
34 of
57)
65%
(
13 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
46%
(
11 of
24)
43%
(
3 of
7)
Break Points Won
33%
(
1 of
3)
31%
(
18 of
58)
Rtn Points Won
44%
(
36 of
81)
76
Total Points Won
63
|
6-4 6-4 | H2H | ||
SF |
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Colton Smith
Player
Rinky Hijikata
75%
(
41 of
55)
1st Serve %
70%
(
37 of
53)
8
Aces
1
4
Double Faults
1
80%
(
33 of
41)
1st Serve Won
73%
(
27 of
37)
64%
(
9 of
14)
2nd Serve Won
50%
(
8 of
16)
67%
(
2 of
3)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
2)
24%
(
13 of
55)
Rtn Points Won
34%
(
18 of
53)
60
Total Points Won
48
|
6-3 6-4 | H2H | ||
QF |
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Colton Smith
Player
Lloyd Harris
72%
(
88 of
123)
1st Serve %
62%
(
61 of
98)
9
Aces
13
2
Double Faults
3
67%
(
59 of
88)
1st Serve Won
77%
(
47 of
61)
54%
(
19 of
35)
2nd Serve Won
38%
(
14 of
37)
67%
(
4 of
6)
Break Points Won
9%
(
1 of
11)
37%
(
45 of
123)
Rtn Points Won
38%
(
37 of
98)
115
Total Points Won
106
|
6-3 6-7(3) 6-4 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Colton Smith
Player
Nicolas Moreno De Alboran
76%
(
19 of
25)
1st Serve %
76%
(
29 of
38)
5
Aces
1
0
Double Faults
2
89%
(
17 of
19)
1st Serve Won
69%
(
20 of
29)
50%
(
3 of
6)
2nd Serve Won
33%
(
3 of
9)
20%
(
1 of
5)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
20%
(
5 of
25)
Rtn Points Won
39%
(
15 of
38)
35
Total Points Won
28
|
6-3 0-1 ret. | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Colton Smith
Player
Yasutaka Uchiyama
66%
(
66 of
100)
1st Serve %
59%
(
65 of
110)
8
Aces
3
3
Double Faults
5
71%
(
47 of
66)
1st Serve Won
71%
(
46 of
65)
68%
(
23 of
34)
2nd Serve Won
51%
(
23 of
45)
23%
(
3 of
13)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
7)
30%
(
30 of
100)
Rtn Points Won
37%
(
41 of
110)
111
Total Points Won
99
|
6-2 6-7(3) 6-4 | H2H | ||
Q1 |
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Stefano Napolitano
Player
Colton Smith
66%
(
58 of
88)
1st Serve %
64%
(
63 of
99)
5
Aces
6
3
Double Faults
5
66%
(
38 of
58)
1st Serve Won
62%
(
39 of
63)
53%
(
16 of
30)
2nd Serve Won
42%
(
15 of
36)
45%
(
5 of
11)
Break Points Won
60%
(
3 of
5)
39%
(
34 of
88)
Rtn Points Won
45%
(
45 of
99)
99
Total Points Won
88
|
6-4 4-6 6-2 | H2H |
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Stats | ||
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63% (147/85) | Win/Loss | 73% (58/22) |
59% (341/233) | Sets Win/Loss | 65% (121/65) |
53% (2912/2560) | Games Win/Loss | 57% (1008/770) |
66% (80/42) | Hard Win/Loss | 72% (31/12) |
44% (14/18) | Clay Win/Loss | 67% (4/2) |
73% (37/14) | Indoor Hard W/L | 75% (18/6) |
59% (16/11) | Grass Win/Loss | 71% (5/2) |
0.34 | Aces Per Game | 0.38 |
916 | Aces Total | 330 |
0.19 | Double Faults Per Game | 0.18 |
520 | Total Double Faults | 160 |
1:44:53 | Average Match Time | 1:32:36 |
276.99 | Average Opponent Rank | 312.69 |
67% (11283/16961) | 1st Serve % | 66% (3269/4982) |
70% (7868/11283) | 1st Serve Win % | 69% (2264/3269) |
52% (2940/5678) | 2nd Serve Win % | 55% (943/1713) |
43% (677/1591) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 44% (232/530) |
39% (6543/16813) | Return Points Win % | 42% (2142/5156) |
50% (7/7) | Slam W/L | 0% (0/1) |
36% (8/14) | Masters W/L | 75% (3/1) |
100% (1/0) | Cups W/L | 0% (0/0) |
60% (50/34) | Main Tour W/L | 80% (4/1) |
70% (46/20) | Challenger W/L | 69% (24/11) |
78% (35/10) | Futures W/L | 77% (27/8) |
65% (135/208) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 71% (55/77) |
45% (9/20) | Best of 5 Sets Win % | 0% (0/0) |
56% (56/100) | Tiebreaks Win % (Total) | 37% (10/27) |
58% (48/83) | Deciding Set Win % | 70% (21/30) |
84% (140/117) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 92% (51/47) |
16% (140/23) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 4% (51/2) |
30% (92/28) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 29% (28/8) |