Houston: Alex Michelsen downs Learnen Tien, serves revenge for Jeddah

Alex Michelsen made a winning start at the ATP 250 event in Houston. The 5th seed clinched his 12th ATP win of the season against his good friend, Learnen Tien, toppling the fellow youngster 6-4, 6-2 in 70 minutes. Thus, Alex avenged last year's Next Gen ATP Finals semi-final defeat and reached the last 16. The more experienced American took 18 points more than his opponent and had the upper hand on serve and return. Michelsen gave away 11 points in nine service games. He lost ser