feature-image

Reuters

feature-image

Reuters

Alex Michelsen, one of the many appearing at the 2023 Next Gen ATP Finals, has already made a mark in tennis. As of now, he has had a career-high ranking of 94 and is all set to keep getting better next year. But what comes as the highlight of the interview is the one wants to compete with and that is Novak Djokovic.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

Alex Michelsen claimed in his interview that wants to play the Serbian legend in his career and also refers to him as the best in the biz. Recently in an interview, he also talked about where he comes from and what his town is like. So let’s dive right in.

ADVERTISEMENT

Alex Michelsen calls Novak Djokovic the GOAT

In a recent interview, Alex Michelsen was asked who he would like to play with out of the top players of the time. His response was straight away, “Novak Djokovic because he is the GOAT”. Not just that, he was also asked if he thought he would win if he played against the world number 1. To this, his response was, “Probably not. But good experience to play Novak”.

ADVERTISEMENT

Alex Michelsen played his cards right in the interview. He not only shared how he idolizes Djokovic but also shared his wish of playing with him one day knowing that he may not win but at least get to learn from the best. And that’s probably what counts!

ADVERTISEMENT

Read More: Displaying a Glimpse of Toddler Daughter, Serena Williams Shows How Big Sister Olympia Cherishes Little Duties That Come Her Way

Further Michelsen also talked about where he comes from and who he is inspired is outside tennis. Let’s take a look at that.

ADVERTISEMENT

More about Alex Michelsen and his inspiration

In the interview, Alex Michelsen shared that he belongs to Aliso Viejo in California which is a small suburban town. He also added that there is not a lot going on there but it is a very nice place to live. Not just that, he also shared that other than Djokovic, there is one more person who inspires him outside of his game.

And his adorable answer was that it was his mom. He did not forget his friends, who would probably describe him as funny and a nice guy. In fact, when he talked about his background, he also shared that both his parents played tennis in college and they were the ones who initially taught him to play as well.

ADVERTISEMENT

Watch This Story: Years After Her Dispiriting Beyonce Memory. 20-Year-Old Coco Gauff Finally Gets Her Fangirl Moment With the American Nightingale in Paris

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Ishmeet Kaur

707 Articles

Ishmeet Kaur, our versatile tennis writer at EssentiallySports, ditched the corporate world's allure for her overpowering love for the sport. Ishmeet brings a seasoned perspective to the court with over eight years of content creation, starting in 2014. Drawn to tennis for its sheer entertainment value, she crafts engaging off-court entertainment pieces and informative articles with equal finesse. Beyond the keyboard, Ishmeet extends her nurturing touch to animals, spending her time fostering their well-being. Unveiling her multifaceted nature, she dives into app development when not immersed in the world of tennis, adding a dynamic flair to her diverse skill set.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Joyita Das

ADVERTISEMENT