Alex Michelsen vs Taylor Fritz Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | Third Round

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Alex Michelsen meets Taylor Fritz in the third round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alex Michelsen vs Taylor Fritz prediction

Taylor Fritz overcame a mid-match hiccup to see off Jacob Fearnley.

The former champion powered clear in the decider to sink the Brit 6-3 6-7 6-1.

The seventh seed now faces his compatriot Alex Michelsen after the world number 44 edged 32nd seed Ugo Humbert 7-5 6-7 7-6.

Fritz is not quite at his efficient best at present and does trail 1-0 in the head-to-head. 

The higher ranked American has not been winning all of the bragging rights against his fellow countrymen of late and will be eager to make it count here. 

Fritz should come good but he may do it via the long route.

Alex Michelsen vs Taylor Fritz tip: Over 2.5 sets