Alex Michelsen vs Mackenzie McDonald Preview & Prediction | 2026 Washington Open (Mubadala DC Open) | First Round
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Alex Michelsen takes on Mackenzie McDonald in the first-round of the Washington Open.
Ranking points: ATP 500
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Venue: William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
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Alex Michelsen vs Mackenzie McDonald prediction
Alex Michelsen comes into this tournament on the back of a title on the Challenger Tour, following success in Bloomfield Hills, while he also progressed to the semi-finals in Newport. Overall, he has eight wins from his last nine matches in total. His best ATP result was right at the start of the year as he reached the semi-finals of the Brisbane International. He also enjoyed a strong run at both of the Sunshine Double events, advancing to the round-of-16.
He faces Mackenzie McDonald in the first-round. McDonald enters the tournament as a lucky loser, following the withdrawal of Jack Draper. The American advanced to the final of this event five years ago, losing a close match to future world number one Jannik Sinner. McDonald is not the player he once was, with his ranking having dropped to 145 in the world. He has only reached one quarter-final all season, and that was on the Challenger Tour in Quimper.
Michelsen will be a heavy favourite to progress to the next round.
Alex Michelsen vs Mackenzie McDonald tip: Alex Michelsen to win 2-0
