US Open semi-finalist Tiafoe relishing role model status
Frances Tiafoe says he hopes to inspire a new generation of Black tennis players after moving to within two wins of becoming the first African-American man in 54 years to win the US Open.
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Frances Tiafoe defeats Andrey Rublev to make it to US Open semifinals
Tiafoe, aiming to become the first African-American man to win the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968, put on a scintillating performance to defeat Russian ninth seed Rublev 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 in 2 hours and 36 minutes. It was another superb giant-killing performance from the 24-year-old Tiafoe, who eliminated Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in the fourth round on Monday.
Tiafoe becomes 1st US man in US Open in 16 years after beating Rublev
NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe became the first American man to reach the US Open semifinals since 2006 by beating Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4 behind the backing of a boisterous partisan crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Tiafoe, who grew up in Maryland, put on a performance just as strong, if not stronger, than the one he used to eliminate 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. “Man, man, this is wild.
‘I believe that he can do it’ – Alex Corretja tips Frances Tiafoe to go all the way in US Open
Frances Tiafoe has already captured the imagination of the home crowd in New York with his thrilling performances enroute to the semi-finals of the US Open, but Eurosport’s Alex Corretja believes that he can 'go all the way'. The American has been one of the standout stories of the tournament so far, knocking out 22-Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal in the fourth set before taking apart Andrey Rudlev in the last-eight, playing some amazing tennis in the process. Ad And he has demonstrated that he has the mentality to match his undeniable ability, winning two successive tie-breaks against Rublev, who has much more experience at this level.
Tiafoe defeats Rublev to reach US Open semi-finals
Frances Tiafoe of the United States defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to power into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.
Frances Tiafoe becomes first American to make US Open men's semifinal since 2006
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'We got two more' - Frances Tiafoe stuns Andrey Rublev to make semi-finals and continue fairy-tale journey
Frances Tiafoe’s fairy-tale journey in the US Open continued with a thrilling straight sets triumph over Andrey Rublev as he claimed his place in the semi-final. The 22nd seed made headlines across the world when he stunned the great Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, but he clearly isn’t prepared to rest on his laurels as shown in an impressive 7-6(3) 7-6(0) 6-4 win over Rublev. Ad Victory secures his first appearance in the semi-finals of a major — he is the first American male player to reach this stage of the tournament since Andy Roddick in 2006.
Tiafoe beats Rublev in straight sets to reach US Open semis
Frances Tiafoe became the first American man into the U.S. Open semifinals in 16 years by beating No. 9 Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4.