Shang retires, Michelsen finishes top of his group

The Next Gen Masters is going much better than last year for Alex Michelsen. Whereas he didn't win a match in 2023, this time he triumphed in all three of his group matches to finish unbeaten and top of his group.

After wins over Basavareddy (2-4, 4-3, 4-3, 4-2) and Van Assche (1-4, 4-2, 4-3, 4-3), the American took advantage of the withdrawal of an ill Juncheng Shang (4-1, 1-1 ab.) to book his place in the event's semi-finals.

For a place in the final, he will face the winner of the match between Arthur Fils and Learner Tien, who will battle it out at the end of the day for second place in their group.