Alexandre Müller

Müller made his ATP main draw debut at the 2017 French Open after receiving a wildcard to the singles main draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Roland-garros-les-differentes-invitations-devoilees-par-bernard-giudicelli-le-president-de-la-fft/801901|title=Roland-Garros : les différentes invitations dévoilées par Bernard Giudicelli, le président de la FFT|last=Rédaction}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rmf24.pl/sport/news-french-open-maria-szarapowa-nie-otrzymala-dzikiej-karty,nId,2394526|title=French Open: Maria Szarapowa nie otrzymała "dzikiej karty"|first=RMF|last=FM.}} He was defeated by Thiago Monteiro in the first round.

He qualified for the 2019 French Open but lost in the first round to Roberto Carballes Baena.

At the 2021 Australian Open Müller won his first Grand Slam match as a lucky loser defeating Juan Ignacio Londero. As a result, he entered the top 200 at a career-high of World No. 194 on 22 February 2021.

In June, Müller won his first Challenger tournament in Blois, France, defeating Nikola Milojevic.

A month later, he made his top 150 debut 25 July 2022 at world No. 149.

At the 2023 Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Müller as a qualifier reached his first ATP quarterfinal in his career, defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili and eighth seed Botic van de Zandschulp.{{Cite web |title=Alexandre Müller en quarts de finale d'un ATP 250 pour la première fois à Doha |url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-en-quarts-de-finale-d-un-atp-250-pour-la-premiere-fois-a-doha/1382139 |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=L'Équipe |language=fr}} He lost to Andy Murray.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2023-02-23 |title=Andy Murray seals Qatar semi-final spot after win over Alexandre Müller |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/feb/23/andy-murray-seals-semi-final-spot-in-qatar-after-comeback-win-over-muller |access-date=2023-05-08 |issn=0261-3077}}

At the 2023 Grand Prix Hassan II he reached a second quarterfinal defeating sixth seed Richard Gasquet and Francesco Passaro. Next he defeated top seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach his first ATP semifinal in a close to two hours match.{{Cite news |title=Daniel Evans Reaches Marrakech Semi-finals {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/musetti-muller-evans-vavassori-marrakech-2023-friday |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=ATP Tour}} He then faced Russian Pavel Kotov, defeating him also in two hours in straight sets to reach his first ATP final, before losing to Roberto Carballes Baena. As a result he secured a new carrier high singles ranking into the top 100 at world No. 96 on 10 April 2023.{{Cite web |title=Marathon Man Carballes Baena Wins 3-Hour Battle To Earn Marrakech Crown {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/carballes-baena-muller-marrakech-2023-final |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=ATP Tour}}

He made his Masters debut at the 2023 Italian Open as a qualifier and recorded his first win defeating Kyle Edmund.

Müller reached a new career-high ranking of No. 82 on 26 June 2023 following his first title at a Challenger 125 level at the 2023 Emilia-Romagna Open in Montechiarugolo, Italy, defeating Francesco Maestrelli.

He made his debut at Wimbledon, defeating compatriot Arthur Rinderknech in the first round for his second win in a Major. He then lost to top seed Carlos Alcaraz.{{cite web | url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Carlos-alcaraz-elimine-alexandre-muller-au-deuxieme-tour-de-wimbledon/1407128 | title=Carlos Alcaraz élimine Alexandre Müller au deuxième tour de Wimbledon }}

At the US Open, Müller faced second seed Novak Djokovic in the first round, losing in straight sets.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38281135/novak-djokovic-cruises-first-us-open-match-2021-final | title=Djokovic energized by N.Y. Return, to reclaim No. 1 | date=29 August 2023 }}

He received a wildcard for the main draw of the 2023 Rolex Paris Masters.

In January, following a quarterfinal showing as a qualifier at the 2024 ASB Classic where he defeated compatriot Benjamin Bonzi and third seed Francisco Cerúndolo, Müller reached the top 75 in the rankings on 15 January 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Arthur-fils-et-alexandre-muller-en-quarts-de-finale-de-l-open-d-auckland/1441282 | title=Arthur Fils et Alexandre Müller en quarts de finale de l'Open d'Auckland, van Assche échoue d'entrée contre Norrie }}

In February, Muller lost to Andy Murray in the first round of the ATP Qatar Open. This was Andy Murray's first victory since October 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68352747|title=Qatar Open: Andy Murray beats Alexandre Muller in Doha to end losing streak|work=BBC Sport |date=20 February 2024}}

In May, Müller reached the fourth round of a Masters at the Italian Open for the first time in his career by defeating Márton Fucsovics, compatriot and 31st seed Arthur Fils,{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-elimine-arthur-fils-au-deuxieme-tour-du-masters-1000-de-rome/1466860| title=Alexandre Müller élimine Arthur Fils au dexième tour du Master 1000 de Rome |date=11 May 2024|language=fr}} and fourth seed Andrey Rublev, having reached the main draw as a qualifier. The win against Rublev ended the Madrid champion seven-match winning streak and was his first career win against a top 10 player.{{cite web|url=https://tenngrand.com/madrid-finalists-rublev-auger-aliassime-crash-out-of-rome/ |title= Madrid finalists Rublev, Auger-Aliassime crash out of Rome|date=13 May 2024 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/videos/match-point-alexandre-muller-snaps-madrid-champion-andrey-rublev-s-winning-streak-in-rome|title=MATCH POINT: Alexandre Muller snaps Madrid champion Andrey Rublev's winning streak in Rome|date=13 May 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-cree-l-exploit-contre-andrey-rublev-au-troisieme-tour-du-masters-1000-de-rome/1467278| title=Alexandre Müller crée l'exploit contre Andrey Rublev au troisième tour du Master 1000 de Rome |date=13 May 2024|language=fr}} As a result he made it back to the top 100 climbing close to 20 positions up in the rankings. He lost to Nicolás Jarry in the fourth round.{{cite web|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-stoppe-par-nicolas-jarry-en-huitiemes-de-finale-a-rome/1467584| title=Alexandre Müller stoppé en huitièmes de finale à Rome |date=14 May 2024|language=fr}}{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/tsitsipas-de-minaur-rome-2024-tuesday|title=Tsitsipas puts on clay clinic to reach 4th straight Rome QF; Sixth seed cruises past De Minaur, meets Jarry next|date=14 May 2024}}

In June, Müller reached his first Challenger final in a year in Lyon, losing to top seed Hugo Gaston in the final.{{Cite web |title=Luciano Darderi wins Perugia Challenger, reaches career-high Top 40 ranking {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/darderi-nagal-perugia-challenger-2024-final |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=ATP Tour |language=en}} In July, he won his first Challenger title in more than a year in San Marino, defeating Tseng Chun-hsin in the final.{{Cite web |title=Joao Fonseca follows in Sinner's footsteps with Lexington Challenger title {{!}} ATP Tour {{!}} Tennis |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/fonseca-tu-lexington-challenger-2024-final |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=ATP Tour |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tennistourtalk.com/113208/muller-wins-san-marino-tennis-open|title=Muller Wins San Marino Tennis Open|date=5 August 2024 |publisher=tennistourtalk.com|accessdate=27 January 2025}}

Müller received a wildcard for the main draw of the US Open,{{cite web|url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-14/former_mens_champions_thiem_wawrinka_among_2024_us_open_wild_cards.html|title=Former men's champions Thiem, Wawrinka among 2024 US Open wild cards|date=14 August 2024}} where he reached the second round, recording his first win at the tournament over Adam Walton. He lost to fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

In October, Müller reached the third round at a Masters for the second time in his career at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Luca Nardi in the first round and eighteenth seed Félix Auger-Aliassime in the second round before losing to tenth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round.{{cite web | url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-impuissant-face-a-stefanos-tsitsipas/1512599 | title=Shanghai : Alexandre Muller impuissant face à Stefanos Tsitsipas|language=fr |date=8 October 2024}}

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In January, Müller won his maiden ATP title at the Hong Kong Open defeating Kei Nishikori in the final.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/muller-nishikori-hong-kong-2025-final |title=Alexandre Muller lifts maiden ATP Tour title in Hong Kong |date=5 January 2025|website=ATP Tour}}{{cite web|url= https://www.atptour.com/en/news/muller-first-time-winner-hong-kong-2025 |title= First-Time Winner Spotlight: Alexandre Muller |date=5 January 2025}}{{cite web|url= https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishikori-pif-atp-rankings-6-january-2025 |date= 6 January 2025|title=Nishikori returns to Top 100, Mover of Week|website=ATPTour }}

In February, Müller reached his first ATP 500 final at the Rio Open defeating Joao Fonseca and three Argentine players, with upsets of eighth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry and fourth seed Francisco Cerundolo, {{cite web | url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Alexandre-muller-domine-francisco-cerundolo-a-rio-et-s-offre-une-premiere-demi-finale-en-atp-500/1541848 | title=Alexandre Müller domine Francisco Cerundolo à Rio et s'offre une première demi-finale en ATP 500 }} and Francisco Comesana, and setting his record to 15-1 in his past 16 encounters against Argentines across all levels (10-0 on clay). {{cite tweet|url=https://x.com/RioOpenOficial/status/1893483121464524901| number= 1893483121464524901 |title= Alexandre Muller on being 15-1 against players from Argentina: "I was really sad about the defeat at the World Cup. So I'm trying to make up for it!" #RioOpen |user=RioOpenOficial}} {{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/baez-ugo-carabelli-rio-2025-saturday |title= Defending champ Baez nears Rio history after SF comeback|date=22 February 2025}} As a result he entered the Top 50 on 24 February 2024. Next he setup a meeting in the final with defending champion Sebastián Báez, after becoming the first Frenchman to reach the Rio title round, which he lost in straight sets. {{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/baez-defeats-carabelli-defend-rio-crown-against-muller-2025-02-23/ |title= Baez defeats Carabelli, to defend Rio crown against Muller |date=22 February 2025|publisher=Reuters}} {{cite web|url=https://tennisconnected.com/baez-defends-rio-open-title-over-muller/|title= Baez Defends Rio Open Title Over Muller|date=23 February 2025}}

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