Alex Michelsen def. Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 7-5 — Washington Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Alex Michelsen defeated Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 7-5 in the R32 of the Washington Open 2026.

Break-point conversion decided it. Alex Michelsen took 3 of 9 return chances and saved 8 of 10 on his own serve, while Mackenzie McDonald, the lucky loser, cashed just 2 of 10 — including 1 of 9 in the opening set. The win, Michelsen's first since the French Open in May, moves him into the Washington Open round of 16; McDonald saved three match points before the fourth landed, 1 hour, 24 minutes in.

Match stats

Alex Michelsen: 9 aces, 61% first serves, 2 double faults, 4/10 break points. Mackenzie McDonald: 5 aces, 52% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/10 break points.

Profiles: Alex Michelsen · Mackenzie McDonald — Washington Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Alex Michelsen and Mackenzie McDonald.