Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback
Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.
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"He's a hell of a player and he easily could have won today. Shout out to Alex Michelsen."
— Frances Tiafoe , Athlete
"He's a great guy for consoling me in that moment."
— Alex Michelsen , Athlete
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Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.
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