Sat Jan 18 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## American Michelsen Upsets McCabe, Sets Up Khachanov Clash at Australian Open
**Melbourne, Australia** – American Alex Michelsen advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a hard-fought victory over Australian wildcard James McCabe on Thursday. Michelsen, ranked 42nd in the world, triumphed 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in a match played at Melbourne Park. This win follows Michelsen’s impressive second-round upset of 11th-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas earlier in the tournament.
Michelsen will now face a significant challenge in the next round, as he is set to play 19th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia. McCabe, ranked 258th, had previously secured a first-round victory over Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce. The match marks a significant step up in competition for the young American.
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