Alex Michelsen reached the semifinals of the NextGen ATP Finals on Thursday, 12 months after enduring a miserable debut at the tournament where he lost all of his three matches.
The 41st-ranked American defeated France’s Luca Van Assche 1-4, 4-2, 4-3 (8/6), 4-3 (7/5) to follow his opening win over compatriot Nishesh Basavareddy.
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“If you would have told me 12 months ago that I would be in the semifinals this year, I would have been a very happy man,” said 20-year-old Michelsen.
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“I feel like I was born with a competitive spirit, I have always hated losing.”
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