Frances Tiafoe embraced fellow American Alex Michelsen after defeating him in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in New York. According to the Associated Press, Tiafoe held the 22-year-old in a long hug as Michelsen sobbed into his shoulder following the loss, with Tiafoe saying he really likes his younger opponent. The moment of sportsmanship between the two Americans followed what was described as a crushing defeat for Michelsen.
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