Delray Seaside
Michelsen denies Vacherot at ‘dwelling match’ Delray Seaside
Atmane, Wong additionally advance at ATP 250
February 16, 2026
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Alex Michelsen reaches the second spherical in Delray Seaside for the third consecutive yr (file picture).
By ATP Workers
Alex Michelsen marked his return to the Delray Seaside Open with a composed efficiency Monday, navigating gusty winds and a testing opponent to advance on the ATP 250 hard-court occasion.
The 21-year-old American defeated sixth seed Valentin Vacherot 7-6(4), 6-4 to earn his second win over a High 30 opponent this season and attain the second spherical in Delray Seaside for the third straight yr. Michelsen, who reached the semi-finals final yr, didn’t face a break level, in line with Infosys ATP Stats, all through the one-hour, 28-minute match.
Majestic Michelsen 🤸🪄
Final yr’s semi-finalist takes out [6] Vacherot 7-6(4), 6-4#DBOpen | 🇺🇸 Delray Seaside pic.twitter.com/UN60yGG1Hh
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“I dwell right here now. I’ve an condo 20 minutes from right here, so it’s like my dwelling match,” Michelsen stated. “It’s nice. I’m from California however I emigrated right here. I completely find it irresistible right here. Everybody’s so good.”
After triumphing in his first Lexus ATP Head2Head assembly with Vacherot, Michelsen can look forward to a second-round assembly with Sebastian Korda or Mackenzie McDonald.
In different motion on Day 1 in Delray Seaside, Terence Atmane earned his first ATP Tour victory since October with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win over Patrick Kypson, whereas qualifier Coleman Wong upset Nuno Borges 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3 to advance.
