Alex Michelsen defeated Mark Lajal 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets in the first round of the ATP Challenger Bloomfield Hills, relying on a dominant serve and timely breaks.
In the opening set, Michelsen secured the only break at 4-2 and held serve comfortably to close it out 6-3. The second set remained on serve until the ninth game, where Michelsen broke to lead 5-4 and served out the match.
Michelsen was nearly untouchable on serve, winning 83% of first-serve points and saving both break points he faced, while Lajal's eight double faults proved costly.