ATP roundup: Alex Michelsen survives test in Auckland

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Eighth-Seeded Alex Michelsen Advances at ASB Classic

Alex Michelsen displayed remarkable resilience to defeat Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal in a thrilling three-set match at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Michelsen recovered from losing the first set tiebreak 6-7 (8) to claim a 6-4, 6-2 victory in 2 hours and 40 minutes, saving seven of 10 break points.

Seventh seed Nuno Borges also advanced, overcoming Italy’s Luciano Darderi 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. Belgium’s Zizou Bergs beat New Zealand’s Isaac Becroft 6-3, 7-5, while Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena edged Germany’s Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 3-6, 7-5.

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Denis Shapovalov Dominates in Adelaide International

Denis Shapovalov powered past No. 9 seed Zhizhen Zhang in a commanding 6-3, 6-4 win at the Adelaide International. Shapovalov struck nine aces and dropped just one point on his first serve during the 67-minute match.

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis and Christopher O’Connell also moved forward with wins over Yoshihito Nishioka and Arthur Rinderknech, respectively. Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina eliminated Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5, 6-2 with a strong all-around performance.

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