US Open: Frances Tiafoe ‘lost it’ after LeBron James tweet, thinks a ‘Big 12’ will emerge after Big 3 retire

Frances Tiafoe admitted he was “losing it” in the locker room after LeBron James congratulated him for beating Rafael Nadal at the US Open. A stunning performance from Tiafoe saw the 24-year-old American knock the 22-time Grand Slam champion out in the fourth round with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ad With Marin Cilic also out, a maiden Grand Slam winner in the men's event is guaranteed, and Tiafoe now faces Andrey Rublev for a place in the semi-finals.

US OpenNew York, new champion: who will clinch their maiden Grand Slam crown?4 HOURS AGO One fellow athlete and compatriot backing Tiafoe – the last American standing in the men’s singles – is four-time NBA champion James, who tweeted “CONGRATS Young King!!! You earned it!” before adding: “KEEP GOING!!! #StriveForGreatness” Tiafoe joked he would try and play it cool following his ecstatic reaction to the tweet, with James watching the match unfold alongside his agent Rich Paul. “Man, I was losing it in the locker room. Bro, I was going crazy,” said Tiafoe.

Dark horse Tiafoe thrust into the limelight after Nadal win, Swiatek on song — US Open diary 'He has a perfect game' — Wilander, Corretja laud 'unbelievable' Tiafoe A ‘miracle’ Nadal won two Grand Slams this year, says Wilander “I mean, that's my guy. So to see him post that, I was like, ‘Do I retweet it as soon as he sent it?’ I was like, ‘You know what, I'm going to be cool and act like I didn't see it’ and then retweet it three hours later. “Obviously he knows I'm a big fan of his.

I got a text from Rich Paul as well. That's super cool. The fact they're watching right now.

It's a perfect time. US Open is always a perfect time because there's no real sports really going on. People can focus on