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Alex Michelsen vs Luca Van Assche Preview & Prediction | 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals | Group Stage

by Rob Esteva · December 18 2024, 22:16
Alex Michelsen vs Luca Van Assche Preview & Prediction | 2024 Next Gen ATP Finals | Group Stage

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Alex Michelsen and Luca Van Assche both won their opening matches on Wednesday and the winner of this one is virtually assured of a place in the semi-finals

START DATE/TIME: Thursday 19th December, 2024, UK – not before 12:10pm / US ET – not before 7:10am / US PT – not before 4:10am

VENUE: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

SURFACE: Indoor hard

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Alex Michelsen vs Luca Van Assche Prediction

Alex Michelsen was in fine form on Wednesday as he fought back after losing the first set to beat his long-time friend and compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy. After a disappointing tournament last year when he went 0-3 in the group stage, this win will give him plenty of confidence. Based on how well he played on Wednesday, there is every chance he could go far this time around.

Luca Van Assche was strong and solid in his 4-3 2-4 4-1 4-3 win over Juncheng Shang. He was consistent in his play without being spectacular and that win will give him plenty of confidence coming into this one.

This pair met last year in the group stage and it was Van Assche who got the win in five sets. Michelsen seems to have a determination about him this year to put last year’s dismal results right and that loss will motivate him to avenge it. 

His serve was particularly strong on Wednesday and if he can reach the same heights, then we fancy his chances of getting one over Van Assche here and avenging last year’s loss.

Alex Michelsen vs Luca Van Assche Tip: Alex Michelsen to win

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