{
  "id": 5200106,
  "title": "Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/michelson-shocks-nakashima-in-us-open-clash-of-rising-americans-5200106",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/03/michelson-shocks-nakashima-in-us-open-clash-of-rising-americans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a clash of rising American talents, Alex Michelsen outplayed Brandon Nakashima in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday. Nakashima, the 16th seed, arrived in New York with a 12-3 record from warm-up tournaments, but his game lacked its usual strength against Michelsen. The 22-year-old Michelsen, who had never faced Nakashima before, prevailed 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, with his powerful serve and forehand proving decisive. Despite Nakashima's disappointment, he acknowledged it was a positive summer for his development, but expressed a need to block out added pressure and focus on his performance.",
  "summary": "Brandon Nakashima, one of men's tennis' hottest players this summer, couldn't find his best form in the 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 defeat.",
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        "title": "Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T22:44:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/michelson-shocks-nakashima-in-us-open-clash-of-rising-americans",
        "published": "2026-09-03T01:35:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}