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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.
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,
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Francis Tiafoe Comforts Alex Michelsen as He Breaks Down in Tears After Their 5-Hour US Open Match
“I know how much he wanted it today, it’s something that you dream about,” Tiafoe said in a post-match interview
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen will face off Tuesday in US Open quarterfinals action at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a spot in the semifinals and a meeting with either Ben Shelton or Carlos Alcaraz on the line.
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 .
Follow live US Open quarterfinal updates as Aryna Sabalenka advances and Frances Tiafoe survives a five-set battle against Alex Michelson
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.