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Tiafoe Reaches US Open Quarterfinals, Ensuring American Semifinal

9/7/2026

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Summary

Tiafoe Advances

Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Alex Michelsen beat Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.
Ben Shelton advanced by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to the quarterfinals.
Five American men reached the US Open round of 16, the most since 1995.
Tiafoe vs. Michelsen guarantees at least one American man in the US Open semifinals.

Summary

Alcaraz Returns

Carlos Alcaraz earned his 28th US Open win, tying Pete Sampras for third-most in six appearances.
The victory marked his first tournament after a four-month wrist injury layoff.
Alcaraz extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 18 matches, the longest of his career.
He announced plans to schedule more season breaks to protect his wrist and longevity.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi to win his third US Open title, highlighting a period when American players frequently reached the later rounds. The US Open, staged on hard courts at Flushing Meadows since 1978, has long showcased U.S. depth, a trend repeated in 2024 as Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton and others entered the quarterfinals.

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Tiafoe Advances

Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Alex Michelsen beat Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals.
Ben Shelton advanced by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to the quarterfinals.
Five American men reached the US Open round of 16, the most since 1995.
Tiafoe vs. Michelsen guarantees at least one American man in the US Open semifinals.

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