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by Kennedy Kechula | in The ATP Cup Predictions
Jakub Mensik and Alex Michelsen will face off on Day 1 of the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco. The winner of their first career meeting will add a point in the collective for their respective teams. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
Jakub Mensik is back in America, where he achieved his greatest tour success. The Czech player, who is making his Laver Cup debut, shocked the tennis world when he triumphed at the Miami Open for his maiden tour title.
As part of a star-studded Team Europe, Mensik was chosen by team captain Yannick Noah. He arrives for the tournament as the world number 17. Mensik, who has compiled a 31-19 record, was recently in action earlier in the week at the Davis Cup.
Alex Michelsen is also making his Laver Cup debut. Not initially among the first group, Michelsen was added following the withdrawal of compatriot Ben Shelton.
The American will hope home court advantage favors him, as he hasn’t been at his best in recent outings. Currently with a 26-21 record, the 21-year-old has lost six of his last 10 matches. The world number 32 hasn’t competed since a first-round exit at the US Open last month.
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Jakub Mensik - Alex Michelsen Key Points
- Mensik has lost five times in his last 10 outings.
- All three of Michelsen’s tour finals have been in the US.
- Mensik has lost seven of his previous 15 duels on indoor hard courts.
- Michelsen has won close to 40 matches on indoor hard courts in his career.
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Our Jakub Mensik vs Alex Michelsen Prediction
Our prediction for Jakub Mensik v Alex Michelsen is that Alex Michelsen wins the match. Mensik and Michelsen have struggled in recent weeks and arrive for this fixture in unconvincing form. Michelsen has fared much worse than his Czech opponent, but nonetheless, we have him as our best bet to win.
This is because he has a better record on indoor surfaces. The American has won 37 duels on indoor hard courts and has a 72% winning rate on such surfaces. Another advantage for him coming into this match is the support of the home crowd. Michelsen has produced his best performances in the tour when competing on home soil.
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