Michelsen shocks Musetti with a stunning victory in Canada's tournament
In a shocking turn of events at the Canadian Open 2023, 26th-ranked Alex Michelsen pulled off a remarkable upset, defeating third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in the men's singles competition.
Michelsen, who has previously struggled against top-10 players, managed to secure his second win over such an opponent in eight attempts. The match was a thrilling three-set battle, with Michelsen rallying from a set down to clinch victory 3-6, 7-6(7/4), 6-4.
Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Holger Rune of Denmark also advanced in a night match, beating Alexandre Muller of France 6-2, 6-4.
Another notable performance came from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who set up a match with Coco Gauff after defeating Marie Bouzkova of Czechia 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the night session.
Coco Gauff, the No. 2 player in the world, reached the round of 16 despite losing two straight matches since winning the French Open. In her third-round match, Gauff overcame 14 double-faults to beat Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Defending champion Alexei Popyrin of Australia also advanced, outlasting 10th-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in a match that ended early yesterday.
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany, ranked third in the world, ended up the top seed with top-ranked Jannik Sinner, the 2023 winner, and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz skipping the hardcourt event. Zverev, who recently won his 24th tour title on clay in Munich, Germany, advanced to the fourth round with a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2 victory over Matteo Arnaldi of Italy. He will face No. 14 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina next.
Notably, Zverev became the first ATP Tour player born in 1990 or later to win 500 matches.
Unfortunately, the tournament has been lacking the presence of some top players. No. 5 Jack Draper and No. 6 Novak Djokovic are absent from the tournament.
In the women's singles in Montreal, the Canadian Open's sister event, Ruud beat Portugal's Nuno Borges with a score of 7-5, 6-4. More updates from the women's draw will follow as the tournament progresses.
Michelsen's win over Musetti is undoubtedly the highlight of the men's singles competition so far, and fans are eager to see if he can continue his impressive form in the coming rounds.
Michelsen's impressive victory over Musetti in the men's singles competition has sparked anticipation among fans, as they eagerly wait to see if he can maintain his form in the upcoming rounds, perhaps showcasing his skills in tennis again.
Considering Michelsen's past struggles against top-10 players, his success in the Canadian Open 2023, including defensive wins against such opponents like Musetti, indicates a growing aptitude for sports, particularly tennis.
