# Frances Tiafoe def. Alex Michelsen

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4661160/frances-tiafoe-vs-alex-michelsen
Tour: ATP

Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6) in the 2026 US Open quarterfinal on hard courts on September 8, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6)
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-08

## Player comparison
| Field | Frances Tiafoe | Alex Michelsen |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | 1998-01-20 | 2004-08-25 |
| Age | 28 | 22 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 46 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2680 | 1070 |
| Elo (entering) | 2013 | 1904 |
| Current career W-L | 266-216 | 89-78 |
| Current career earnings | $18,705,046 | $4,955,297 |

Pre-match H2H: Frances Tiafoe 2-0 Alex Michelsen.

## Stats
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Alex Michelsen |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 10 | 21 |
| Double faults | 4 | 9 |
| 1st serve % | 51.0% | 57.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 67.0% | 73.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 52.0% | 47.0% |
| BP saved % | 65.0% | 53.0% |
| BP converted % | 47.0% | 35.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 62.0% |
| Return points won % | 38.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -4.4 | -2.4 |
| Match Return+ | +2.3 | +4.3 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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