Cerundolo Faces Michelsen in First Round at Halle Open

Halle, Germany – Francisco Cerundolo will meet Alex Michelsen in the first round of the ATP Terra Wortmann Open on Tuesday. The match is set to take place at the OWL Arena, starting at 7:10 AM ET.

Cerundolo, a rising star from Argentina, is looking to bounce back after his disappointing exit in the first round of Roland Garros, where he lost to Gabriel Diallo in straight sets. During his clay court season, Cerundolo made it to the semi-finals in both Munich and Madrid but struggled at the French Open, only creating one break point opportunity.

On the other hand, Michelsen has already had experience on grass this season, participating in the Stuttgart Open. He secured a victory over Gael Monfils in the opening round but faced an unexpected defeat against 17-year-old Justin Engel in his next match.

Experts are divided on who will emerge victorious in this matchup. According to data analyst Greg Butyn, simulations predict Michelsen has a 53% chance of winning against Cerundolo, who is viewed as the underdog with a 47% probability. However, both players are eager to prove themselves on the grass surface.

The match is expected to be competitive, with a close prediction of who might take it. Betting odds show Cerundolo at +100 and Michelsen at -125, reflecting the tight contest ahead.

As the grass court season unfolds, this match marks a key opportunity for both players to establish their form ahead of more significant challenges in the upcoming tournaments.