Estoril Open 2025: Alex Michelsen vs Miomir Kecmanovic preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (2) Alex Michelsen vs (5) Miomir Kecmanovic

Date: May 3, 2025

Tournament: Estoril Challenger 2025

Round: Semifinal

Venue: Clube de Tenis do Estoril

Category: ATP Challenger Series

Surface: Clay

Prize Money: $258,627

Live Telecast: ATP Challenger TV

Alex Michelsen vs Miomir Kecmanovic preview

Second seed Alex Michelsen will take on Miomir Kecmanovic in the semifinals of the 2025 Estoril Challenger on Saturday, May 3.

Michelsen has won both his matches in Estoril in straight sets so far. The American beat Italy's Giovanni Fonio in the Round of 16 before defeating another Italian, Luca Nardi, in the quarterfinals. Before that, Michelsen managed to win a solitary match in three Masters 1000 tournaments this year. He lost to Alexander Bublik in the Round of 128 of the Madrid Open last week.

Kecmanovic, on the other hand, has won three matches in Estoril this year. He beat Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany in the Round of 32, Denis Yebseyev of Kazakhstan in the Round of 16, and Nuno Borges of Portugal in the quarterfinals. Before that, the 25-year-old Serb took part in three Masters 1000 tournaments this year, managing to win only a single match. Hence, he will be eager to win the tournament in Estoril.

Alex Michelsen vs Miomir Kecmanovic head-to-head

The two players have clashed against each other once so far. Kecmanovic won that match in Delray Beach earlier this year and leads the head-to-head 1-0 at the moment.

Alex Michelsen vs Miomir Kecmanovic odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Alex Michelsen
Miomir Kecmanovic

(Odds will be updated once available.)

Alex Michelsen vs Miomir Kecmanovic prediction

Both Michelsen and Kecmanovic are solid players ovcerall and do not have any glaring wekanesses in their games. Their match is likely to witness a lot of prolonged baseline exchanges. Kecmanovic has the slightly superior groundstrokes and is likely to have an upper hand in those exchanges.

On the other hand, Michelsen probably has the superior serve of the two players. Hence, he is likely to win more easy points off his serve in the match. However, the Serb's ability to stay in the rallies longer will help him on clay. Michelsen is probably more comfortable playing on hard courts, and hence, the American might not enjoy the grind of clay much on Saturday, May 3. Therefore, Kecmanovic starts as the slight favorite to win the match.

Pick: Kecmanovic to win in three sets.

About the author

Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

Know More

Edited by Samya Majumdar