US Open 2026 results: Francis Tiafoe beats Alex Michelsen after trailing by two sets and break
Frances Tiafoe staged a dramatic comeback at the US Open, defeating Alex Michelsen in five sets after trailing by two sets and a break. Tiafoe now advances to the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows.
Why it matters
Tiafoe's performance is a significant development in the US Open tournament, highlighting his improved fitness and mental resilience.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Frances Tiafoe (right) hugged compatriot Alex Michelsen at the net, with the two good friends off the court
Frances Tiafoe came from two sets and a break down to beat fellow American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.
Eleventh seed Tiafoe was outplayed by world number 46 Michelsen for the first half of the match, but battled back from 5-3 down in the third set to ignite a remarkable turnaround.
In a final set of multiple breaks and swings of momentum, Tiafoe triumphed in the 10-point tie-break to win 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 (10-6).
Victory means 28-year-old Tiafoe reaches his third US Open semi-final in five years, where he will play defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or American eighth seed Ben Shelton.
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