Michelsen upsets Tabilo

Alex Michelsen turned a set down to beat Alejandro Tabilo 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round at Hard Rock Stadium on March 23, 2026, advancing to the Miami Open last 16. (atptour.com) The American will meet No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner in the fourth round, a matchup scheduled after Michelsen’s comeback victory. (atptour.com) Michelsen enters Miami ranked No. 40 on the ATP list with 1,135 points and is 21 years old, while Tabilo is ranked No. 41 and is 28. (espn.com) Tournament organisers and the ATP have flagged a wave of shocks through the early rounds — eight of the top 15 men were eliminated through the first three rounds, including a headline upset when Sebastian Korda defeated World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. (miamiopen.com) Defending champion Jakub Menšík dropped out in a dramatic third-round encounter, losing to Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) after a nearly three-hour battle that swung through multiple match points. (atptour.com) Michelsen’s progress adds to a strong American showing in Miami this week — tournament reports noted five Americans advanced to the fourth round as the draw opened up amid withdrawals and early exits. (miamiopen.com)