Rising ATP star Alex Michelsen joins the show to discuss his rise into the Top 50 and why he almost skipped the pro tour entirely to play college tennis. Filmed from his childhood bedroom ahead of Indian Wells, Alex breaks down the "levels" of professional tennis—from the "McDonald's gift card" grind of the Futures to facing legends like Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz. We dive into the story of why he plays right-handed despite being a natural lefty, his 3-1 rivalry with Learner Tien, and what it’s really like having Andre Agassi as a coach during the Laver Cup. In this episode, we cover: - The mental jump from Junior Slams to the ATP Tour. - Why "clutch" serving is the biggest difference in the Top 100. - Alex's SoCal roots and the "chill" California tennis culture. - The hilarious reason he refused to switch to a lefty forehand at age 6. 📩 Sign up for the Served Newsletter here: servedmedia.substack.com Check out the Served Merch! store.servedpodcast.com �...