Best ATP games to watch tonight

Tuesday, September 8 · updated every minute

The Lineup Is ranked 6 ATP games on September 8; the top pick is A. Michelsen at F. Tiafoe at 92/100. Here's the ATP lineup, ranked by what's actually worth watching.

  1. #1 · ATPImportance 92/100
    1:00 PM ET·ESPN

    A. Michelsen at F. Tiafoe

    A. Michelsen#46
    F. Tiafoe#12

    Tiafoe is the higher-ranked player in the Quarterfinal at US Open; Michelsen comes in ranked 46th. The eleventh seed is still in.

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