Australian Open semifinalist Ben Shelton will kick off his 2025 Dallas Open bid towards harmful Aussie Aleksandar Vukic, whereas fellow American Alex Michelsen battles Briton Cam Norrie.
(4) Ben Shelton vs. Aleksandar Vukic
It is a difficult first spherical match for Ben Shelton. The American began his season in probably the most spectacular trend, blasting his option to the semifinals of the Australian Open and incomes a profession excessive rating of No 13 on the planet. Nonetheless, Aleksandar Vukic shouldn’t be a really perfect first spherical opponent. Whereas the Aussie didn’t carry out as effectively in Melbourne as Shelton did, he nonetheless performed effectively to make the third spherical.
This would be the first assembly between Shelton and Vukic. As with a lot of Shelton’s matches, the result shall be closely influenced by the American’s serving efficiency. Shelton has one of many greatest serves on tour; when he’s serving effectively, he’s extraordinarily tough to interrupt. Search for this one to be a extremely entertaining first spherical match.
Cheryl decide – Shelton in 3
(7) Alex Michelsen vs. Cam Norrie
Like his American compatriot, Alex Michelsen has earned a profession excessive rating on the again of his excellent efficiency on the Australian Open. The 20 year-old sits at No. 36 on the planet after his run to the spherical of 16 in Melbourne. Michelsen knocked off two seeds en path to the fourth spherical, Stefanos Tsitsipas (12) and Karen Khachanov (19). He finally fell to high Aussie Alex de Minaur.
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Michelsen’s star is on the rise. He’s nonetheless engaged on including extra consistency to his sport, however with every passing event he appears to get higher and higher. His first spherical opponent is the British veteran Cam Norrie. The 29 year-old has had a tough begin to the 12 months. He comes into the Dallas Open with a 2-3 file on the 12 months. This features a first spherical loss to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in Melbourne.
That is the primary assembly between Michelsen and Norrie. Given their respective kind and the truth that Michelsen has “home field” benefit, search for the American to slip into the second spherical with out problem.
Cheryl decide – Michelsen in 2
