Alex Michelsen responds to heckler after DC Open victory over Mannarino
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Alex Michelsen advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open after defeating Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(3) in a competitive second-round match. Following the victory, Michelsen confronted a heckler in the crowd, stating he was justified in responding to the comments during the match. Prior to this, he took down Mackenzie McDonald in his opening match, winning 6-4, 7-5. Michelsen will next face third-seeded Taylor Fritz, against whom he holds a 2-0 record, including a previous win earlier this year.
- •Michelsen beats Mannarino 6-4, 7-6(3) in the second round.
- •He confronts a heckler after the match, feeling justified in his response.
- •He previously defeated Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 7-5.
- •Michelsen now faces Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals.
- •He has a 2-0 record against Fritz, including a win earlier this year.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Michelsen Fires Back at Heckler After DC Open Win – ‘I’m Allowed To Say Something’
"Alex Michelsen has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. His path to the final eight included a tough battle with Adrian Mannarino in the second round, which concluded with Michelsen emphatically firing back at a heckler after pulling off a stellar win.
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