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Alex Michelsen: rising star turned US Open quarterfinalist

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Sep 14, 202627:37

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This week we bring you an episode from the vault featuring American youngster Alex Michelsen. In late 2024 he sat at a career-high world No.41 ahead of his campaign at Next Gen ATP Finals, joining Viv and Matt during a rare break at home in California to discuss his meteoric rise. Michelsen began season 2024 ranked 97th and soared thanks to reaching two ATP finals — Newport and Winston-Salem — and winning more than 30 singles matches, including against top-10 opponent Alex de Minaur in Los Cabos. Now, the 22-year-old is on the brink of the top 30 after breaking through for his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open, where he ultimately fell to France’s Tiafoe in a match that ended with one of the 2026 tournament’s most iconic moments. (Episode originally published 16 December 2024)

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When was this episode published?: September 14, 2026.
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What does this episode cover?: The Sit-Down covers tennis. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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"Alex Michelsen: rising star turned US Open quarterfinalist" is an episode of The Sit-Down. Runtime 27 min. Published September 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: September 14, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 27 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Sit-Down. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Sit-Down covers tennis. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Mentioned in this episode

AMAlex Michelsen ADAlex De Minaur

Episode Notes

This week we bring you an episode from the vault featuring American youngster Alex Michelsen. In late 2024 he sat at a career-high world No.41 ahead of his campaign at Next Gen ATP Finals, joining Viv and Matt during a rare break at home in California to discuss his meteoric rise. Michelsen began season 2024 ranked 97th and soared thanks to reaching two ATP finals — Newport and Winston-Salem — and winning more than 30 singles matches, including against top-10 opponent Alex de Minaur in Los Cabos. Now, the 22-year-old is on the brink of the top 30 after breaking through for his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open, where he ultimately fell to France’s Tiafoe in a match that ended with one of the 2026 tournament’s most iconic moments. (Episode originally published 16 December 2024)

AusOpen.com
iHeart
Apple Podcasts
Spotify

Host handles:
@Viv_Christie
@MattyAT

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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