Frances Tiafoe reaches the US Open semifinals after defeating Alex Michelsen
13 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Frances Tiafoe advanced to the US Open semifinals on Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Tiafoe overcame a two-set deficit to finish with a 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) win against Alex Michelsen. The match lasted four hours and thirty-eight minutes, marking Tiafoe’s third semifinal appearance at this tournament in five years. Following the contest, Tiafoe consoled an emotional Michelsen on the court. Tiafoe previously reached this stage in 2022 and 2024 but has not yet progressed to the final in New York. The 28-year-old player credited his recent performance to a change in his training staff and increased physical endurance work over the past year.
- •Frances Tiafoe won the quarterfinal match in five sets on Tuesday.
- •The final score reached 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) in favor of Tiafoe.
- •This appearance represents the third US Open semifinal for Tiafoe since 2022.
- •Alex Michelsen led by two sets before Tiafoe completed the comeback.
- •Tiafoe maintains an undefeated record at the Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- 2:03 AMUSA Today — US Open live updates: Shelton takes the lead in the All-American men's semifinal - USA Today
- 10:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live buildup
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — ‘If he brings his A game’ – John McEnroe makes his pick between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinal
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Americans Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton poised to make history at US Open
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: How to watch the U.S. Open semifinal tonight, full TV schedule, streaming info and more
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — What time is Ben Shelton match today? See US Open TV schedule
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: Live stream, TV channel, start time for US Open semifinal
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — What happened the last time Ben Shelton faced Frances Tiafoe at the US Open
"John McEnroe has shared his prediction for the US Open semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. In what is a semifinal between the US Tennis’ most talented players, the crowd is expected to be loud and cheer for every point.
"Updates from the second men’s semi-final in New York Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail Bryan Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s Tumaini Carayol’s lookahead to tonight’s match. Continue reading...
"Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will meet for the fifth time later this week, in what is inarguably the biggest clash of their respective careers....
Sources
External links- USA TodaySep 12, 2026, 2:03 AMUS Open live updates: Shelton takes the lead in the All-American men's semifinal - USA Today
Follow live US Open semifinal updates for the all-American Tiafoe-Shelton matchup. Winner will face Zverev, who beat Khachanov.
- The Guardian SportSep 11, 2026, 10:17 PMUS Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live buildup
Updates from the second men’s semi-final in New York Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail Bryan Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s Tumaini Carayol’s lookahead to tonight’s match. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:13 PM‘If he brings his A game’ – John McEnroe makes his pick between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinal
John McEnroe has shared his prediction for the US Open semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. In what is a semifinal between the US Tennis’ most talented players, the crowd is expected to be loud and cheer for every point.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:11 PMAmericans Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton poised to make history at US Open
Tiafoe and Shelton face off in a semifinal match Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:29 AMBen Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: How to watch the U.S. Open semifinal tonight, full TV schedule, streaming info and more
Ben Shelton will play Frances Tiafoe at the 2026 U.S. Open tonight. Here's how to tune in.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 9:08 AMWhat time is Ben Shelton match today? See US Open TV schedule
Florida alum Ben Shelton plays Frances Tiafoe in the 2026 US Open semifinal. Here's what to know, including start time and TV schedule.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 5:00 AMWhere to watch Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: Live stream, TV channel, start time for US Open semifinal
Here's how to watch Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe go head-to-head in the US Open semifinal, with TV channel and streaming options.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:00 PMWhat happened the last time Ben Shelton faced Frances Tiafoe at the US Open
One American is guaranteed to be in the US Open men’s singles final, and it will be either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe. Shelton and...
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:00 PMSam Querrey predicts who’s going to win between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe at the US Open
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will go head-to-head for a place in the US Open final. And the winner of the all-American battle at Arthur...
- Andscape.comSep 10, 2026, 4:11 PMFrances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton — win or lose — are heroes at US Open - Andscape
Shelton and Tiafoe will square off in an unprecedented all-African American men’s semifinal at the US Open.
- CBS SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:04 PMBen Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe: All-American US Open semifinal guarantees shot at ending grand slam drought
Five-set quarterfinal wins for both players ensures an American will play in Sunday's US Open men's finals
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:00 AMBen Shelton’s head-to-head record against Frances Tiafoe ahead of all-American US Open semi-final
Ben Shelton has confirmed that an American man will be in the US Open final this year after setting up a semi-final clash with Frances...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:00 PMWhat Ben Shelton has previously said about Frances Tiafoe’s character ahead of their US Open match
Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will meet for the fifth time later this week, in what is inarguably the biggest clash of their respective careers....
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:47 PMFrancis Tiafoe turns the US Open into his home court, but Ben Shelton is coming for the crown
Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton is the American tennis showdown we've been waiting for
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ATP•Nov 7, 2026, 3:19 AM2026 ATP Finals Lineup Confirmed
ATP•Nov 7, 2026, 2:29 AMJessica Pegula indirectly addresses hot mic incident at WTA Finals press conference
ATP•Nov 7, 2026, 1:46 AMAlcaraz survives marathon to end Fritz's ATP Finals hopes
ATP•Nov 6, 2026, 4:14 PMAlex Eala survives Antonia Ruzic test, storms into Hong Kong Open semifinals against Maria Sakkari
ATP•Nov 6, 2026, 3:58 PMBen Shelton breaks personal record as he sets up Paris Masters QF vs Tommy Paul
ATP•Nov 6, 2026, 3:24 PMWTA Promotes Player Personalities At ‘Crown Jewel’ Finals