Tiafoe v Michelsen in all-American quarter-final
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Frances Tiafoe pulled off the biggest comeback of the US Open. Then he helped produce one of the best moments of the US Open.
The 22-year-old American has stormed into his first career Grand Slam quarterfinal without dropping a set, earning a place on Arthur Ashe Stadium for a blockbuster all-American showdown against No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe. The match is scheduled to take place after the women’s singles quarter-final between Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova.
Frances Tiafoe beat Alex Michelsen to reach the US Open semifinals. Here's how the American pulled off the stunning five-set win.
Frances Tiafoe postponed his victory celebration to console his friend Alex Michelsen after a tough five set US Open quarterfinal match.
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen’s thrilling all-American battle in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open ended in emotional scenes, as Michelsen bared his devastation over his difficult loss. Tiafoe’s heartwarming gesture toward his fellow American did not go unnoticed,
That's a noble gesture.
Alex Michelsen, a 22-year-old unseeded American, has been blitzing through the US Open and hasn't lost a set in any of his four victories.
Alex Michelsen and his girlfriend, Caroline, continue to keep a low profile during his successful run at the 2026 US Open.
Tiafoe comes back from two sets down and two points from defeat to beat his fellow American in an instant classic over 4hr 38min at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Para alcanzar su tercera semifinal del Abierto de Estados Unidos, Frances Tiafoe debió remontar una y otra vez.