Tiafoe reached his third U.S. Open semifinal after Michelsen felt the moment on the edge of the biggest win of his life.

Tiafoe battled back from a huge deficit against Alex Michelsen to return to the semifinals for the third time in New York

After handing his Alex Michelson a crushing defeat in the US Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe hugged Michelsen while he sobbed into his shoulder. Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen’s thrilling all-American battle in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open ended in emotional scenes,

Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Frances Tiafoe pulling off a miraculous come-from-behind victory to advance in the U.S. Open. Overcoming a 5-set deficit, Tiafoe secured the U.S. Open quarterfinal victory 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) over unranked Alex Michelsen .

Tiafoe showed fight like none other in his victory over Michelsen. He'll need to take that with him in his next battle against Alcaraz or Shelton.

All we know about the tennis star’s life outside the court, his girlfriend and family. 11th seed Frances Tiafoe has put together an impressive run at the 2026 US Open to reach the quarterfinals. The American began his campaign with a five-set battle against Martin Damm Jr., eventually securing a 6–4, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 victory.