Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open following their respective victories in Flushing Meadows. Tiafoe secured his spot by defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6), while Michelsen progressed past Tomas Etcheverry with a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 win. This tournament marks the first time since 1995 that five American men have reached the final 16 of a major event. Tiafoe and Michelsen are scheduled to play each other for a spot in the semifinals. The American men remain focused on capturing their first major title since 2003. Ben Shelton also participated in fourth-round action against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- •Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals.
- •Alex Michelsen beat Tomas Etcheverry and has not dropped a set in the tournament.
- •Tiafoe and Michelsen will face each other in the upcoming quarterfinal match.
- •Five American men reached the round of 16 at the U.S. Open this year.
- •The winner of the Tiafoe-Michelsen match faces Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, or Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals.
- 1:07 AMESPN Tennis — Hopes for a U.S. men's title reach Open quarters
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men make a run at ending a Grand Slam drought
"Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the US Open quarterfinals, and Ben Shelton had a chance to join them with a victory late on Sunday night, as American men are taking a real run at ending a lengthy Grand Slam drought that dates back to 2003.
"Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Ben Shelton had a chance to join them with a victory Sunday night. The American men are making a real run at ending their lengthy Grand Slam drought.
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External links- ESPN TennisSep 7, 2026, 1:07 AMHopes for a U.S. men's title reach Open quarters
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the US Open quarterfinals, and Ben Shelton had a chance to join them with a victory late on Sunday night, as American men are taking a real run at ending a lengthy Grand Slam drought that dates back to 2003.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:33 PMTiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men make a run at ending a Grand Slam drought
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are headed to the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Ben Shelton had a chance to join them with a victory Sunday night. The American men are making a real run at ending their lengthy Grand Slam drought.
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