MELBOURNE, Australia — Alex Michelson joked that he was too busy at the Australian Open on Saturday morning to have a lengthy phone conversation with his mother back home in California. His excuse was pretty good, actually: The 20-year-old Michelsen was on court for a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over No. 19 seed Karen Khachanov.

American tennis player Alex Michelsen gave a sweet shoutout to his mom after winning his third round match at the 2025 Australian Open.

Alex Michelsen, who will play Karen Khachanov on Saturday, Arthur Fils, who retired in the fourth set against Ugo Humbert on Friday night, Jakub Mensik, who ousted three-time grand slam finalist Casper Ruud, and China’s Juncheng Shang all earned direct entry into the 2025 AO courtesy of their ranking.

The self-deprecating Aiava is actually ranked in the 170s after making it to the second round of her home slam. Collins, who drew the ire of Aussie fans for her celebrations after beating Aiava, plays on Saturday night against compatriot Madison Keys.

Alex de Minaur took a moment to express his "condolences" to the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire during the 2025 Australian Open.

Young gun Alex Michelsen has achieved a 35-year American first with an inspired run to the Australian Open's last 16 at Melbourne Park.

The numbers are showing how top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur is living up to his No.8 seeding at Australian Open 2025.