Frances Tiafoe advances to US Open semifinals after defeating Alex Michelsen

Frances Tiafoe secured a spot in the 2026 US Open semifinals following a five-set victory against Alex Michelsen at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The match lasted four hours and 38 minutes and ended with a 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) scoreline. Tiafoe is now scheduled to face Ben Shelton in the semifinals after Shelton emerged from a marathon match against Carlos Alcaraz. The matchup guarantees a Black American man will reach the first major final since MaliVai Washington at the 1996 Wimbledon. Amid the tournament, Tiafoe has maintained visibility with his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, who has been documenting her experience at the event while operating her organization, Ayan’s Aces. Broomfield recently partnered with Pure Leaf and continues to work on her initiative to increase the presence of women of color at professional tennis tournaments.

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