Highlights
January 20, 2026
Karen Khachanov v Alex Michelsen Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 First Round
Australian Open
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Australian Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 1 · John Cain Arena
Karen Khachanov defeats Alex Michelsen — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Alex Michelsen
VS
6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 7–5, 3–6
Karen Khachanov Winner
Final result
Karen Khachanov won · 6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 7–5, 3–6
Final
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Alex Michelsen vs Karen Khachanov final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Michelsen | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Karen Khachanov ✓ | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
How the match ended
(15) Karen Khachanov (RUS) bt Alex Michelsen (USA) 4-6 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3
Sets played: 5
Alex Michelsen vs Karen Khachanov match recap
Karen Khachanov defeated Alex Michelsen in the Round 1 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 7–5, 3–6. Karen Khachanov won 3 sets to 2 and finished with a 27–23 edge in recorded games. The winner recovered after dropping the opening set.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 1
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
John Cain Arena
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Alex Michelsen vs Karen Khachanov match statistics
| Alex Michelsen | Statistic | Karen Khachanov |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sets won | 3 |
| 23 | Games won | 27 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Karen Khachanov won, with the final score 6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 7–5, 3–6.
What does the score show?
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