American Tennis Star Francis Tiafoe Praised for 'Classy' Move After US Open Win
Frances Tiafoe won in five sets after Alex Michelsen served for the match, then held the 22-year-old American after the loss.
- On Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen in a U.S. Open quarter-final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, advancing to his third semifinal.
- Michelsen initially dominated the match, winning the first two sets before Tiafoe rallied to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 in an intense five-hour contest.
- Cameras captured Tiafoe immediately embracing Michelsen after the match, with the 22-year-old sobbing emotionally into his opponent's shoulder as he received consolation.
- Reflecting on their relationship, Tiafoe said Michelsen is "like one of my good buddies on tour," while Michelsen called Tiafoe an "unbelievable guy and a very good friend of mine."
- The display of sportsmanship earned widespread praise as Tiafoe advances to face Ben Shelton in the semifinal on Friday, Sept. 11.
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American tennis star Francis Tiafoe praised for 'classy' move after US Open win
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