Halle Germany Grass Atp 500 Round of 16

Alex Michelsen vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Prediction

Alex Michelsen

Rank: #33
37%
VS

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Rank: #25
63%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Stefanos Tsitsipas

Ranking Trends

Alex Michelsen

  • Current Rank: #33 (2025-06-16)
  • 3 Months Ago: #33 (2025-03-17)
  • 6 Months Ago: #41 (2024-12-16)
  • 9 Months Ago: #47 (2024-09-16)
  • 12 Months Ago: #61 (2024-06-17)

Stefanos Tsitsipas

  • Current Rank: #25 (2025-06-16)
  • 3 Months Ago: #10 (2025-03-17)
  • 6 Months Ago: #11 (2024-12-16)
  • 9 Months Ago: #12 (2024-09-16)
  • 12 Months Ago: #11 (2024-06-17)

Player Metrics

Alex Michelsen

Form Index: 38.6
ELO Rating: 1145.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1586.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 122.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 11.8
Clay: 9.3
Grass: 8.8
Serve Rating: 97.4
Return Rating: 88.8

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Form Index: 49.7
ELO Rating: 2406.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1876.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 17.7
Clay: 23.4
Grass: 25.3
Serve Rating: 96.0
Return Rating: 84.7

Recent Matches

Alex Michelsen
✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Francisco Cerundolo (2-1) grass Halle 122 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Justin Engel (0-2) grass Stuttgart 77 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Gael Monfils (2-1) grass Stuttgart 105 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo (0-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Nuno Borges (1-2) clay Geneva 101 min

Stefanos Tsitsipas
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Matteo Gigante (1-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Arthur Fils (1-2) clay Rome 113 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Alexandre Muller (2-0) clay Rome 91 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Lorenzo Musetti (0-2) clay Madrid 114 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

2
Alex Michelsen
vs
0
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Hard
2 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 at the Halle tournament in Germany, Alex Michelsen faces off against Stefanos Tsitsipas on grass. With a probability of winning at 63.48%, Tsitsipas is the favored player in this encounter, while Michelsen has a 36.52% chance of victory. The predicted total number of games played in this match is 24.0.

Match Analysis

Currently ranked 33, Alex Michelsen has a form index of 38.56 and an Elo rating of 1145.40. He has accumulated significant fatigue with 122 minutes on court during this tournament, which may affect his performance. His surface strength index stands at 8.82, and he possesses a mean serve index of 97.43 alongside a mean return index of 88.80. Notably, his serve index is strong, but his return index is relatively weaker compared to Tsitsipas. On the other hand, Stefanos Tsitsipas, ranked 25, boasts a much higher Elo rating of 2406.72 and a form index of 49.72, indicating better recent performances. Tsitsipas has no accumulated fatigue, which positions him well for this match. His surface strength index is also significantly higher at 25.28. While his mean serve index is slightly lower at 95.99, his return index of 84.74 is notably lower than Michelsen’s, though the gap is within 5 points. Recent performances show Michelsen’s mixed results, with a win against Francisco Cerundolo in his last match, while Tsitsipas has struggled, losing his last match at Roland Garros.

Final Prediction

Stefanos Tsitsipas has the advantage in terms of overall experience, superior Elo rating, and significantly less fatigue, which could be a decisive factor in a best-of-three format on grass. The key factor to monitor will be how Michelsen's serve holds up against Tsitsipas's ability to return effectively, especially given the importance of serve on grass courts.