Francis Tiafoe Comforts Alex Michelsen as He Breaks Down in Tears After Their 5-Hour US Open Match
Frances Tiafoe won in five sets after Alex Michelsen served for the match, then held the 22-year-old American after the loss.
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Francis Tiafoe Comforts Alex Michelsen as He Breaks Down in Tears After Their 5-Hour US Open Match
“I know how much he wanted it today, it’s something that you dream about,” Tiafoe said in a post-match interviewFrances Tiafoe hugs Alex Michelsen at the US Open on September 8, 2026Credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via GettyNEED TO KNOWFrancis Tiafoe embraced Alex Michelsen after an intense five-hour US Open match, showing heartfelt sportsmanshipTiafoe, now a three-time US Open semifinalist, shared encouraging words with Michelsen following the victoryF…
At the US Open Alex Michelsen has never gone beyond the second round. In the quarter-finals he is close to progress, but shows nerves - and then great emotions.
The American came out to win the game in the third set; his compatriot reversed a battle and reached the semifinals for the third time
‘I know how much it hurts, I’ve been there twice’: Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) After Frances Tiafoe completed an epic comeback from two sets down to secure a thrilling 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Alex Michelsen in… Continue reading ‘I know how much it hurts, I’ve been there twice’: Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen The post ‘I know how much it hurts, I’ve been there twice’: Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen first appeared on Australia India News.
'I know how much it hurts, I've been there twice': Tiafoe on tearful hug with Michelsen
Digital Desk | New York, Sep 9 (IANS) After Frances Tiafoe completed an epic comeback from two sets down to secure a thrilling 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Alex Michelsen in the 2026 US Open quarter-finals, the No. 11 seed cut short his celebration to console the 22-year-old Michelsen. Michelsen served for the match at 5-4 in the third set and also led 3-0 in the fifth, coming agonisingly close to victory in his first Grand Slam quarter…
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