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Alexei Popyrin def. Alex Michelsen — Round of 16, US Men's Clay Court Championship 2026

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US Men's Clay Court Championship 2026

ATP 250ClayHouston, USA

Played2 Apr 2026

Rounds
  1. R32
  2. R16
  3. QF
  4. Semifinal
  5. Final

🇦🇺ranked ATP number 47 going into this drawWon

Alexei Popyrin 6 4 6

🇺🇸ranked ATP number 40 going into this draw

Alex Michelsen seeded 7 0 6 1

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Popyrin +50Michelsen +25

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What decided it

  • Popyrin broke 6 times from 8 chances, Michelsen 2 from 5
  • Popyrin won 80 points to 56
  • Michelsen won 40% behind his second serve, Popyrin 55%
  • 9 aces and 2 double faults from Popyrin
  • Popyrin won a set 6-0