Basel · R32 · Hard · best of 3 · Oct 27, 2026, 3:25 PM UTC
Alex Michelsen vs Botic Van De Zandschulp — result and pick review
By The Maiden Desk · October 27, 2026
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Alex Michelsen won 5-7 6-3 6-3
This one lands on the correct side of the ledger: 57% on Alex Michelsen, who won 5-7 6-3 6-3.
A spot in the next round is at stake on Tuesday, when Alex Michelsen goes up against Botic Van De Zandschulp in the Basel round of 32. Alex Michelsen is 6-4 across recent matches. Botic Van De Zandschulp limps in on a 2-match losing skid, just 5 wins in 10.
On paper it's close: comparable ratings, comparable serve numbers, small margins everywhere. A tiebreak or two would surprise nobody, with Michelsen fractionally more likely to land the big points.
The numbers behind the pick
Surface ratings
Hard rating
Alex Michelsen
1920
Botic Van De Zandschulp
1875
Overall rating
Alex Michelsen
1931
Botic Van De Zandschulp
1880
Serve
Serve (last 52 weeks)
Alex Michelsen
Botic Van De Zandschulp
1st serve in
65.7%
62.2%
1st serve points won
70%
71.7%
2nd serve points won
51.3%
47.4%
Form
Alex Michelsen
6–4
Botic Van De Zandschulp
5–5
The rest of the numbers
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alex Michelsen vs Botic Van De Zandschulp at Basel?
Alex Michelsen won 5-7 6-3 6-3.
Was the Alex Michelsen vs Botic Van De Zandschulp prediction correct?
This one lands on the correct side of the ledger: 57% on Alex Michelsen, who won 5-7 6-3 6-3.