After handing his fellow American a crushing defeat in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Tuesday, Frances Tiafoe held Alex Michelsen in a long embrace while the 22-year-old sobbed into his shoulder.

NEW YORK, Sept 8 : Frances Tiafoe recovered from two sets and a break down to beat U.S. compatriot Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6) at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, reaching the…

Frances Tiafoe knew Alex Michelsen needed a shoulder to cry on