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Alex Michelsen, a breakthrough story at the US Open. Photo: Getty Images

The incredible story of Michelsen: "At 16, I didn't even consider becoming a professional tennis player"

The 22-year-old American surprised with curious confessions at a press conference after advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open, breaking his own limits in Grand Slam tournaments.

Carlos Alcaraz, caution at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz: "Every day I step onto the court is a gift for me, I don’t know when it will be the last"

The Murcian showed great caution regarding his aspirations in the US Open 2026 while speaking to the accredited Spanish media at the New York Grand Slam.

Ben Shelton talks about Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages

Shelton on his match against Alcaraz: "I will need special tennis, but I'm ready"

The American shows his determination to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the 2026 US Open, praises the Spaniard, and reveals the adjustments he needs to make.

Tsitsipas speaks after losing to Shelton. Photo: gettyimages

Tsitsipas mourns the loss of the one-handed backhand: "Everyone plays the same"

The Greek lamented his defeat to Shelton and denounced the lack of variety in styles in modern tennis, also criticizing the loss of the one-handed backhand.

Hurricane Shelton overwhelms Tsitsipas and sets up a luxury quarterfinal against Alcaraz. Source: Getty

Hurricane Shelton overwhelms Tsitsipas and will face Alcaraz in the quarterfinals

Among all the scenarios that could have occurred in the match, the one where the American dominated the Greek and gave him not a single option came true. We will have an early final between Shelton and Alcaraz.

Tiafoe gives his recipe to advance in New York: “You have to have bigger balls.” Source: Getty

Tiafoe shares his recipe for success in New York: "Having the bigger balls"

The American, one of the most charismatic players in the locker room, defeated Medvedev early this morning and then analyzed where the secret of his success lies in returning to the quarter-finals of the US Open.