Unheralded American Alex Michelsen pulls US Open upset to reach first Grand slam quarterfinals

When things go your way, sometimes they really go your way, and that’s how this year’s U.S. Open seems to be going for American Alex Michelsen.

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Unheralded American Alex Michelsen pulls US Open upset to reach first Grand slam quarterfinals

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