Jacob Fearnley def. Alex Michelsen 3-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 — Wimbledon 2026 R128

Match recap

Jacob Fearnley defeated Alex Michelsen 3-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the R128 of the Wimbledon 2026.

Ranked No. 152 and down two sets to the WTA— no, to the ATP No. 42, Jacob Fearnley turned the return game into a wrecking ball at the All England Club. After winning just 14% of his return games early, Michelsen managed only 53%, 67% and 59% of first-serve points across the final three sets as Fearnley reeled off 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. He converted six of 13 break points to Michelsen's three of seven, breaking in game one of the fifth to end any reset. Alex Michelsen led the Wimbledon opener and let it slip.

Profiles: Alex Michelsen · Jacob Fearnley — Wimbledon 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Alex Michelsen and Jacob Fearnley.