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Tiafoe gives Michelsen a hug and a shoulder to cry on after his US Open victory
Tiafoe rallied from two sets down and won 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) to reach his third semifinal.
- On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Frances Tiafoe defeated fellow American Alex Michelsen in the U.S. Open quarterfinals in New York, securing his spot in the tournament's semifinals.
- Playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, Michelsen appeared poised for an upset after taking the first two sets against the veteran Tiafoe.
- Tiafoe mounted a comeback to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 , capitalizing after Michelsen failed to serve out the match with a 5-4 lead in the third set.
- Comforting a sobbing Michelsen after the match, Tiafoe held his opponent in a long embrace, later calling him a 'hell of a player' and a 'very good friend.'
- At 28, Tiafoe remains a leader of American men's tennis, marking his third trip to a Grand Slam semifinal as he advances in the tournament.
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At the US Open, Alex Michelsen has never gone beyond the second round. In the quarter-finals, he is on the verge of progress, but shows nerves.
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Frances Tiafoe knew Alex Michelsen needed the comfort.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 36%
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