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Frances Tiafoe Comes From 2 Sets Down to Beat Michelsen and Reach the US Open Semifinals
Tiafoe survived three points from defeat and won the final two points of the tiebreak, keeping alive his bid for the first American men’s Grand Slam title since 2003.
- On Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe rallied from two sets down to defeat Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, advancing to the US Open semifinals.
- Michelsen served for the match at 5-4 in the third set but lost his poise as Tiafoe mounted a comeback, ultimately forcing a decisive tiebreak in the grueling four-hour and 38-minute contest.
- Seeking to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since 2003, Tiafoe has now reached the US Open semifinals three times in five years.
- Tiafoe will face either defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or eighth seed Ben Shelton in the semifinals, with the winner of their late match determining his opponent.
- The victory improves Tiafoe's record against Michelsen to 3-0, ending the 22-year-old's breakout tournament after he had not dropped a set before the quarterfinal.
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Tiafoe reaches US Open semis in thrilling fightback
Frances Tiafoe recovered from two sets and a break down to beat U.S. compatriot Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6) at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, reaching the semi-finals for a third time in a thrilling fightback.
·London, United Kingdom
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