Tiafoe completes epic comeback to break Michelsen’s heart at US Open
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Frances Tiafoe staged a dramatic comeback at the US Open on Tuesday, defeating fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6) after being down two sets and a break. The grueling encounter lasted more than four and a half hours inside the world's biggest tennis stadium in New York.
With this hard-fought victory, the 11th-seeded Tiafoe advanced to the US Open semi-finals for the third time in five years. He will face either Carlos Alcaraz or Ben Shelton in the next round of the tournament.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Guardian SportFocuses on the emotional toll and escalating stadium drama of the match.
Free Malaysia TodayEmphasizes the statistical comeback and historic tournament progression.