Rising tennis star Frances Tiafoe on what gets him 'over the hump' in matches, why he admires Williams sisters

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American tennis star Frances Tiafoe got candid about how much mental toughness factors in to his victories.

Tiafoe, who is one of two American men, along with Taylor Fritz, who will be ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 11 years, said being able to place the ball on the court is only half the battle. 

"The physical is a huge part of winning and playing at this level, but mental toughness, I believe, is really what gets you over the hump and helps you win big matches," Tiafoe told Fox News Digital. 

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Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates after defeating Andrey Rublev during their Men’s Singles Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2022, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

"I always lock in with music," the athlete said when asked to describe his pre-match ritual. "I have a playlist with afro-beats and hip hop and that gets me hype for any match."  

The Washington, D.C-area native is one of a few familiar tennis professionals who have partnered with BetterHelp, an online therapy platform that gives customers access to licensed therapists, along with Fritz and Venus Williams. 

"Show up for yourself, on and off the court, the challenge of taking care of our mental health through the ups and downs of life is something that all of us can relate to," Williams wrote of the partnership on Instagram. "Now more than ever, we need to create an accepting and open environment to