The stage is set for an all-American showdown at the US Open, as Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen are ready to meet in the quarterfinals.
Location | Arthur Ashe Stadium |
Date | Tuesday, September 8 |
Start Time | 1:00 PM ET |
TV Channel | ESPN |
The other quarter-finals features an all-American showdown between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen. Tiafoe, the 11th seed, is coming off a straight-sets upset over Daniil Medvedev, winning 7-6, 6-4, 7-6. Previously, he survived a grueling five-setter against Martin Damm Jr. (6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4) before securing straight-sets wins over Rei Sakamoto and Valentin Vacherot.
In contrast, Alex Michelsen has been a force of nature, cruising through the early rounds without dropping a single set. He has defeated Flavio Cinà, Brandon Nakashima, Daniel Merida, and Tomas Martin Etcheverry, all in straight sets, conserving significant energy.
The winner will proceed to a semi-final against the winner of Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz.
Head-to-Head History: Tiafoe vs. Michelsen
Frances Tiafoe holds a 2-0 record in his head-to-head record against Alex Michelsen. Tiafoe defeated Michelsen on the hard courts of Dallas in 2024 and on clay in Houston in 2025.
Tiafoe vs. Michelsen: TV Channel & Streaming
The quarterfinal match between Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen will broadcast live on ESPN.
Fans can stream the match on the ESPN App or Fubo.
Tiafoe vs. Michelsen: Quarterfinal Match Odds
Match Spread (Games)
Frances Tiafoe | -2.5 | -110 |
Alex Michelsen | +2.5 | -125 |
Money Line
Frances Tiafoe | -163 |
Alex Michelsen | +130 |
Total Sets
2 Sets | +175 |
3 Sets | +150 |
4 Sets | +200 |
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All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
