Tiafoe's Heroics Headline US Open Quarter-Finals
Tiafoe Stuns Michelsen in Epic Five-Set Battle
Frances Tiafoe produced one of the tournament's most memorable performances, mounting a dramatic comeback against Taylor Michelsen to advance to the US Open semi-finals. The victory marked a remarkable feat rarely seen at the competition, drawing comparisons to Roger Federer's previous comebacks at Flushing Meadows. The intensity of the encounter left both players emotionally drained, with Tiafoe offering consolation to a tearful Michelsen following the gruelling five-set affair.
Sabalenka Survives Test; Gauff, Zverev Advance
Aryna Sabalenka continued her bid for an unprecedented US Open three-peat, edging past Mirra Noskova in a closely contested match. The Belarusian's progression sets up intriguing quarter-final encounters across the draw, as Coco Gauff returned to the last-eight for the first time since her 2023 title triumph, while Alexander Zverev brushed aside Taylor Tien to secure his quarter-final spot. Ben Shelton emerged as a potential roadblock to Carlos Alcaraz's quest for glory, with their quarter-final clash promising fireworks.
Today's tennis headlines
- Tiafoe makes semis with stunning US Open comeback last done by Federer — espn.com
- Sabalenka edges Noskova, remains alive for US Open three-peat — espn.com
- Tiafoe, Michelsen share emotional moment after US Open battle — espn.com
- Noskova serves in shadow on key point due to roof delay — espn.com
- Gauff into 1st US Open quarters since title in '23 — espn.com
- Zverev rolls into US Open quarters; Tien ousted — espn.com
- 📱 Inside the influencer controversy at US Open — espn.com
- Tiafoe completes epic comeback to break Michelsen’s heart at US Open — theguardian.com
- Quarterfinal preview: Can Ben Shelton topple Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open? — espn.com
- Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable comeback — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Tiafoe beats Michelsen in five sets; Sabalenka survives – as it happened — theguardian.com
- Hewett and Reid bid for sixth US Open title — feeds.bbci.co.uk