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Historic All-American Quarterfinals Unfold at ATP Houston

For the first time since 1991, all eight quarterfinalists at an ATP tournament are Americans, ensuring a U.S. champion at the 2025 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 14, 2025 Poland's Kamil Majchrzak in action during his first round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Mar 13, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Tallon Griekspoor hits a shot against Holger Rune (not pictured) during his quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Mar 6, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Sebastian Baez (ARG) hits a shot during first round match against Matteo Gigante (not pictured) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alex Michelsen's victory over Adrian Mannarino secured a historic all-American quarterfinal lineup in Houston, a first since 1991.
  • Frances Tiafoe, a former champion in Houston, advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Michelsen, marking their second career meeting.
  • Jenson Brooksby and Aleksandar Kovacevic are set to clash in the quarterfinals, with both players achieving their best runs in Houston to date.
  • The tournament guarantees an American champion, reflecting the resurgence of U.S. men's tennis after decades of limited success on the global stage.
  • Rising star Alex Michelsen expressed excitement about the strength of American tennis, highlighting the presence of numerous U.S. players in the ATP Top 100.