Frances Tiafoe is close to career best form and set for a return to the Top 10. Alex Michelsen is yet to lose a set in New York and can keep it close, but Tiafoe is on a roll and reach a third US Open semi-final.
| Frances Tiafoe | Alex Michelsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | United States | United States |
| Age | 28 (20 January 1998) | 22 (25 August 2004) |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 12 | 46 |
| Career High | 10 (June 2023) | 30 (July 2025) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| US Open Best Result | Semi-Finals (2022, 2024) | Second Round (2023, 2024) |
HTH
Frances Tiafoe is 2-0 against Alex Michelsen, winning in straight sets in both encounters.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Houston | Clay | QF | Tiafoe | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2024 | Dallas | Hard | R16 | Tiafoe | 6-4 6-3 |
Tiafoe Close to Top 10
Frances Tiafoe went 8-3 on grass, winning the title in Halle before a 5 sets defeat to Alexander Bublik in the third round at Wimbledon.
The 28-year-old exited early in Washington before retiring in the third round in Montreal. He took a short break to get minor hand surgery and came back with a bang.
The American dropped one set on his way to the final in Cincinnati, beating Learner Tien, Felix Auger Aliassime, Lorenzo Musetti and Brandon Nakashima before a 3 sets defeat to Arthur Fils.
Tiafoe did it the hard way in the first round at the US Open, coming back to beat Martin Damm in 5 sets. He has been efficient since, taking out Rei Sakamoto 6-3 7-6 7-5, Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-2 6-4 and Daniil Medvedev 7-6 6-4 7-6
The World No.12 spoke after beating Medvedev: “What a match. Daniil has been so good and he has beaten me so many times. This is the first time I have beaten him in a regular match, so I am super pumped up about it.”
Michelsen Taking the Next Step
Alex Michelsen has been in the Top 50 for two years and appears to be finally taking the next step.
The 22-year-old lost to Taylor Fritz in the Washington quarter-finals but was unable to reach another quarter in Montreal and Cincinnati.
The American has been on fire in New York where he is yet to lose a set. He beat Federico Cina 6-4 6-1 6-0, Brandon Nakashima 6-3 6-4 6-4, Daniel Merida Aguilar 7-6 6-4 6-3 and Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6 6-4 6-4, saving a combined 16/19 break points.
How to Watch Frances Tiafoe vs Alex Michelsen Live
- Event: 2026 US Open
- Round: Quarter-Finals
- Date: Tuesday, 8 September
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