Alex Michelsen
🇺🇸 USA | Age 22 | 1.93 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2023 | Coach: Kristof Vliegen
ATP rank
#34
Current setup
Babolat Pure Aero, RPM Blast, 22 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Racquet
Babolat Pure Aero
Shoes
Adidas
Clothing
Adidas
Sponsor
String tension
22.0 kg / 48.5 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Michelsen Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- RPM Blast at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Flat Hitter
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
0
Career W-L
89–82
Win rate
52.0%
Career high
#30
Prize money
$5.0M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R3 '24
Roland Garros
R1 '24 '25
Wimbledon
R1 '24 '25 '26
US Open
QF '26
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R3 | R1 | QF |
| 2025 | R4 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2024 | R3 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2023 | – | – | – | R2 |
Similar players: flat hitter
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes AdidasClothing Adidas❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Alex Michelsen plays with the Pure Aero racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Babolat players on the ATP equipment list.
Alex Michelsen uses Babolat RPM Blast — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Alex Michelsen strings at 22.0–23.0 kg (48.5–50.7 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Alex Michelsen wears Adidas on the ATP Tour.
Alex Michelsen's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The Pure Aero rewards clean contact. Try Babolat RPM Blast at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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