What a show from Alex Michelsen! The young American stormed into the Australian Open with boundless energy, and guess what? He’s now made it to the fourth round—his best Grand Slam performance yet! While his jaw-dropping tennis skills had fans glued to the action, let’s be real: something else (or should we say someone?) was stealing the spotlight. Yep, all eyes were on Michelsen’s box, where his girlfriend Caroline Girard was front and center, cheering him on with unmatched enthusiasm.  And the buzz is real: Who is Caroline, and how is she fueling Michelsen’s incredible run in Melbourne?

The American star took on Russian stalwart Karen Khachanov at the John Cain Arena on Saturday and left him baffling in straight sets. Despite Khachanov firing a whopping 14 aces in the match, Michelsen remained stoic and pulled up a victory, 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-2. And supporting him in his endeavor was his girlfriend Caroline who ensured to dazzle the off-court scene, matching her beau’s on-court prowess. 

The couple have been dating for quite some time now and Caroline also accompanied Michelsen at the ASB Classic in Auckland, where the star player advanced to the quarterfinals. Girard is a first-year honors student at Southern Methodist University and unlike her partner, she is not involved much with the Sports world. Rather, she is fascinated about learning finances and is developing great acumen related to the subject. And while many details about the beginning of their bond are not known yet, the ATP star has expressed immense love for her.

In an interaction with ATP Tour.com Michelsen highlighted that his girlfriend’s presence is wholesome for him at the tournament. “We’ve been spending a lot of quality time together because I didn’t see her for about six weeks before this. So, I’ve been spending a lot of time with her. We’ll just chill out, watch the matches,” he said. Continuing further, the 20-year-old added, “It’s a lot more fun to have company in the room. I like being alone, but it’s so much better to have her company with me.” But the off-court enjoyment is not everything that Caroline is bringing to the table.

Michelsen’s girlfriend has been a great source of strength and support for the youngster. Deliberating on the same, he shared, “Support is big. At first, I played a lot of Challengers. I went to a lot of places by myself. I had my first ATP final at 18. I was by myself. But having the support is crucial. I realise when you’re just going week to week, different city, you need people. You need good people there to support you.” But besides his girlfriend, there is yet another important figure in Michelsen’s life and it is none other than her mother, Sondra. And guess what? Their endearing bond remarkably came to light after his win in the third round.

Alex Michelsen hilariously apologizes to mother after sealing spot in the fourth round

Alex Michelsen is making waves at the Australian Open this year. His campaign started with an unexpected win over Stefanos Tsistipas and now, with his latest win, he has ensured to keep the momentum going. But besides his remarkable run, his love for his family is getting equal attention, as the star player revealed a glimpse of it after beating Karen Khachanov.

Speaking in the on-court interview, Michelsen expressed satisfaction over his performance. “I played unbelievable for most of the match; don’t think I’ve ever hit my forehand that well. I’m super happy and hope to keep this momentum going.” Continuing further, he addressed his mother and apologized to her for not calling her before the match. “Mom, hi. Sorry, I only called you for like a minute today. I’ll call you soon. I had things to do. I love you. I miss you,” he added after reaching the Round of 16 in Melbourne. Interestingly, Michelsen’s mother also played college tennis at San Diego State University and was awarded the prestigious Arthur Ashe Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship in 1989.

Now, with the ATP star gearing up for hi next round – the opponent for which is still TBD, it will be interesting to see how love from his girlfriend and the skills he possesses continue to help him. Will he carry forward his momentum? Or will the tournament’s deeper stages crumble him?