The Mallorca Championships presented by ecotrans Group has its four semifinalists after an exciting quarter-final day on Centre Court at the Mallorca Country Club. As the tournament heads into its final stretch, anticipation continues to build and only a few tickets remain for Friday’s semifinals, where the two finalists will be decided.
Michelsen holds firm in a tight battle against Bautista
In the most anticipated match of the day, third seed Alex Michelsen secured a spot in the semifinals with a 6-4, 7-6(4) win over Roberto Bautista Agut. It was a closely fought encounter from start to finish, featuring long rallies, high-intensity baseline exchanges, and plenty of physical demand. Bautista, coming off a semifinal run in Queen’s last week and several tough matches in Mallorca, appeared to feel the effects of accumulated fatigue at key moments.
Just 20 years old, Michelsen continues to solidify his place as one of the tour’s most exciting young talents. Steady behind his first serve and accurate from the back of the court, the Californian sealed the win in a tense second-set tiebreak.
"I feel really good, actually. I didn’t know that stat, so thanks for letting me know," he said when informed that this is his third consecutive year reaching at least a semifinal on grass. "Grass has always been my favorite surface since I first played on it a couple of years ago," he added.
A finalist in Newport in both 2023 and 2024, Michelsen will now take on Corentin Moutet for a place in the final: "I need to come up with a solid game plan. He’s beaten me once before, so it’s going to be a battle. I’ll have to come out firing on all cylinders and try to take him down."
The American also acknowledged the crowd support: "There was a lot of support for Roberto today, as expected, since he’s playing at home in Spain. But I still felt a good amount of support as the away player. Hopefully I’ll get more of that tomorrow too."
Moutet keeps French tradition alive and stops Tien
In the day’s other quarterfinal, Corentin Moutet booked his place in the final four with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Learner Tien. The Frenchman dominated the first set and kept his composure in the second, where Tien saved two match points and tested the lefty’s patience.
"I’m happy. I’ve played many times here and my best result had been the quarterfinals, so this is great for me," said Moutet. "I had to beat some great players to reach the semifinals. I’m very pleased, especially with the conditions and the level we’re seeing this week. It’s a good achievement. I’m looking forward to coming back tomorrow for another match."
With the win, Moutet reaches his first career semifinal on grass and extends France’s impressive streak in Mallorca: a French player has reached the semifinals every year for the past five editions. "Every year there’s a Frenchman in the semis here, so I couldn’t miss out, right?" he joked. "I’m just trying to do things my own way, give my best. Let’s see how far I can go — I’ll give it everything."
He also praised the tournament atmosphere: "It’s always better to have the crowd on your side. I try to feed off that energy to stay focused, play my game, and stay locked in. There’s a great vibe here. I love playing this tournament."
ORDER OF PLAY – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025
CENTER COURT (Starts at 13:00)
– Guido Andreozzi (ARG) / Theo Arribage (FRA) vs [4] Yuki Bhambri (IND) / Robert Galloway (USA)
– Not before 15:30
– [4] Tallon Griekspoor (NED) vs [2] Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)
– Not before 18:00
– Corentin Moutet (FRA) vs [3] Alex Michelsen (USA)
GRANDSTAND (Starts at 14:00)
– Master MCTEEN GIRLS U13 – [1] Eva Morey (ESP) vs [2] Mia Franco (ESP)
– Followed by
– Master MCTEEN GIRLS U15 – [1] Eva Navio (ESP) vs [2] Andreea Pop (ESP)
– Followed by
– Master MCTEEN BOYS U13 – [1] Marc Marco (ESP) vs [2] Karl Johansson (ESP)
– Followed by
– Master MCTEEN BOYS U15 – [1] Luca Satchell (ESP) vs [2] Matias Pujadas (ESP)
