Alex Michelsen broke down in tears on court after surrendering a two-set lead against Frances Tiafoe in the quarter-finals of the US Open. The two American players went head-to-head for a place in the last four, with Michelsen racing ahead to put himself within one set of victory.
Dramatic comeback
However, what followed was a dramatic collapse as Tiafoe won the next three, prevailing in a fifth-set tiebreak to complete a stunning comeback. After hitting a forehand winner to secure a 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 triumph, Tiafoe celebrated for a few seconds before racing over to the net to acknowledge his opponent.
It was at this point that Michelsen broke down in tears, clearly devastated at the manner of his defeat. Tiafoe immediately offered a hug and the two players embraced, with Michelsen crying into his opponent's shoulder.
Emotional moment
The emotional scene followed a match that saw Michelsen come close to a landmark victory before Tiafoe's fightback denied him a semi-final spot. The defeat ended Michelsen's run at the tournament as Tiafoe advanced to the last four.
