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Michelsen reaches US Open quarterfinals without dropping a set

9/7/2026

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Michelsen Advances

Alex Michelsen (American tennis player) reached the US Open quarterfinals without dropping a set.
He defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry (tennis player) 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 to secure the quarterfinal spot.
Michelsen also beat Federico Cina (tennis player), Brandon Nakashima (tennis player) and Daniel Merida (tennis player) in straight sets.
He now faces fellow American Frances Tiafoe, with a chance to become the youngest US Open semifinalist since 2022.

Summary

Tiafoe Advances

Frances Tiafoe reached the fourth round of the 2026 US Open, playing Daniil Medvedev on September 6, 2026 at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Ayan Broomfield attended the match in a tan jacket, drawing attention for her fashion.
The “Ayan’s Aces” event highlighted Black female influencers, attracting nearly 500 women to tennis tournaments.
The program has expanded into Formula 1 and golf beyond tennis.

History

Historical Context

On September 20 1973, Billie Jean King beat 55-year-old Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the Houston Astrodome’s “Battle of the Sexes,” a $100,000 winner-takes-all match seen by about 50 million U.S. viewers. The win helped the US Open adopt equal prize money that year and today fuels USTA diversity drives, such as the 2026 US Open “Ayan’s Aces” campaign with influencer Ayan Broomfield and Nike.

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Michelsen Advances

Alex Michelsen (American tennis player) reached the US Open quarterfinals without dropping a set.
He defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry (tennis player) 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 to secure the quarterfinal spot.
Michelsen also beat Federico Cina (tennis player), Brandon Nakashima (tennis player) and Daniel Merida (tennis player) in straight sets.
He now faces fellow American Frances Tiafoe, with a chance to become the youngest US Open semifinalist since 2022.

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