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The 22-year-old American has stormed into his first career Grand Slam quarterfinal without dropping a set, earning a place on Arthur Ashe Stadium for a blockbuster all-American showdown against No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe. The match is scheduled to take place after the women's singles quarter-final between Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova.
Both of his parents played competitive tennis in college.
Alex Michelsen and his girlfriend, Caroline, continue to keep a low profile during his successful run at the 2026 US Open.