Written by Michael Thervil

[2026 ATP 250 Fayez Sarofim Co U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship] In the next round of the ATP 250 Fayez Sarofim & Co U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, Alex Michelsen (USA) dominated Coleman Wong (CHN) as he received a total score of 69/118(58%) to Coleman Wong's 50/118(42%). In terms of net points won Alex Michelsen earned a 5/5(100%), with 14 winners, and 18 unforced errors. Coleman Wong scored 8/13(62%) in net points won, with 19 winners, and 33 unforced errors. The return rating for Alex Michelsenstood was at 150 while for Coleman Wong it stood at 52. The serve rating for Alex Michelsen was 307 to Coleman Wong's 234. Alex Michelsen acquired two aces, and two double faults. Coleman Wong had five aces, and 2 double faults. Both players possessed a strong first serve with Alex Michelsen obtaining a 30/51(59%) to Coleman Wong's 38/67(57%). Final score Alex Michelsen 6-6; Coleman won 4-2.

Looking at the match between Martin Damm (USA) and Brandon Nakashima (USA), Brandon Nakashima was able to defeat Martin Damm with a 72/125(58%) total points won to Martin Damm's 53/125(42%) total points won. In terms of net points won it was Martin Damm that took the lead with 7/10(70%) to Brandon Nakashima’s 4/6(67%). Brandon Nakashima also had 20winners and 19 unforced errors while Martin Damm also had 20 winners and 36 unforced errors. The return rating between the two players stands at Brandon Nakashima earning 187, taking a one-point lead over Martin Damm who stood at 186 in this category. Brandon Nakashima also led when it came to the serve rating between both players earning 270 to Martin Damm’ 219. Martin Damm also had eight aces and seven double faults. In comparison, Brandon Nakashima had nine aces and four double faults. Final score Martin Damm 6-2; Brandon Nakashima 7-6.

While Federico Agustin Gomez (ARG) did his best on the court, his best simply wasn't good enough as Tomas Martin Etchverry (ARG) swept over his country man by earning 69/128(54%) total points earned to Federico Agustin Gomez50/128(46%) I the same category. Tomas Martin Etchverry also earned 3/4(75%) net points won, with nine winners, and 14 unforced errors. He also scored a 187 return rating with a 278 serve rating. Tomas Martin Etcheverry also scored two aces and acquired four double faults. Federico Agustin Gomez earned 13/15(87%) net points won with 30 winners, and 36 unforced errors. His return rating stood at 122, with a serve rating of 260. He also tied with his opponent with two aces. It should be noted that he had two double faults. Final score Tomas Martin Etchverry 1-6-6; Federico Agustin Gomez Federico Agustin Gomez 6-1-4

In a match that almost ran two hours and thirty minutes between Nishesh Basavareddy (CA) and Liam Draxl (USA) it would be Nishesh Basavareddy that would win the match 6-2-6 to 3-6-4. Starting off with Liam Draxl, he had a service rating of 263, with 11 aces, and 1 double fault. His first serve stood at 60/79(76%) with a return rating of 135. Liam Draxl also earned 6/11(55%) net points earned, with 28 winners and 25 unforced errors. His service, return, and total points won were 49/79(62%), 35/93(38%), and 84/172(49%) respectively. Looking at the winner Nishesh Basavareddy, his serve rating stood at 254, with four aces, and 5 unforced errors. His first serve stood at 48/93(73%) with a return rating of 191. Nishesh Basavareddy also earned a 14/20(70%) in terms of net points won, 42 winners, and 37 unforced errors. For service, return, and total points won, he earned 58/93(62%), 30/79(38%), and 88/172(51%). Final score 6-2-6; Liam Draxl (3-6-4).

The last singles match of the day consisted of Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA) versus Rinky Hijikata (AUS). This match resulted in Rinky Hijikata defeating Aleksander Kovacevic. Aleksander Kovacevic had a serve rating of 221, with three aces, and eight double faults. Followed by a first serve rating of 26/59(44%) and a return rating of 67. Rinky Hijikata had a serve rating of 301, with seven aces earned, and two double faults. His first service stood at 37/57(65%) with a return rating of 170. Aleksander Kovacevic had earned 0/2(0%) net points won, with 17 winners, and 25 unforced errors. His service, return, and total points were as follows: 33/59(56%), 17/57(30%), and 50/116(43%). Winner Rinky Hijikata was able to acquire 4/6(67%) net points won, with 24 winners, and 18 unforced errors. In terms of service, return, and total points won, he was able to obtain 40/57(70%), 26/59(44%), and 66/116(57%) respectively.