'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win
2 years, 2 months ago

'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win

China Daily  

Team World vice captain Patrick McEnroe, Switzerland's Roger Federer, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, captain John McEnroe, USA's Taylor Fritz, USA's Frances Tiafoe, USA's Jack Sock, Australia's Alex De Minaur, Argentina's Diego Schwartzman and USA's Tommy Paul pose with the trophy on the court after victory over Team Europe in the 2022 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London on September 25, 2022. Using the nickname other players gave Tiafoe to reflect the way he embraces big moments, Team World captain John McEnroe said: "Frances is 'Prime Time.' He's got a lot to apologize for after the last 24 years — after beating everybody on the tour," said Tiafoe, who went 0-3 against Federer in singles head-to-head. "We put him in the slot that he was in today for a reason," said Team World's Tommy Paul, a 25-year-old American, "and he stepped up for us, big time."

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Tiafoe relishing 'epic' battle with Fritz
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiafoe relishing 'epic' battle with Fritz

China Daily  

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are set to play an all-American semifinal at the US Open, guaranteeing a homegrown player in the men's title match in New York for the first time in 18 years. AP NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe promised an epic US Open semifinal showdown against Taylor Fritz, as the childhood friends with contrasting personalities, but similar …

Frances Tiafoe earns third straight US Open quarterfinal berth, beats Popyrin in four sets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Frances Tiafoe earns third straight US Open quarterfinal berth, beats Popyrin in four sets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A point away from losing the second set with his opponent serving, Frances Tiafoe looked at a positive. Tiafoe rallied to steal the second set and went on to earn his way back to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the third straight year, beating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 on Sunday night. Tiafoe is the first …

Dallas Open: Frances Tiafoe beats 19-year-old Alex Michelsen to reach quarterfinals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas Open: Frances Tiafoe beats 19-year-old Alex Michelsen to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over 19-year-old fellow American Alex Michelsen on Thursday night. The 26-year-old Tiafoe closed out his first match of the tournament on his first match point when Michelsen put a forehand into the net for Tiafoe’s fifth service break. READ | WTA Mumbai Open: Kudermetova …

Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe take Team World closer to Laver Cup title
1 year, 3 months ago

Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe take Team World closer to Laver Cup title

Hindustan Times  

Team World took a big step towards retaining their Laver Cup title as they extended their advantage over Team Europe to 10-2 on Saturday, with Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe leading the charge. Team World captain John McEnroe, right, celebrates with Taylor Fritz, left, after Fritz defeated Team Europe's Andrey Rublev during a Laver Cup tennis singles match in …

Tiafoe beats Lehecka to book Stuttgart quarterfinal against Musetti
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiafoe beats Lehecka to book Stuttgart quarterfinal against Musetti

The Hindu  

Third-seeded Frances Tiafoe overcame stubborn resistance from Jiri Lehecka to beat the Czech player 7-6, 6-4 in his first appearance at the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday. Also, in a meeting of two big-serving players, former Wimbledon semifinalist Hubert Hurkacz won 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 against qualifier Yosuke Watanuki after feeling unwell during the match. It was the first time in the …

'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win
2 years, 2 months ago

'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win

China Daily  

Team World players run to celebrate with USA's Frances Tiafoe after his victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe during their 2022 Laver Cup men's singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London on September 25, 2022. LONDON — The last to arrive, befitting his reputation in the locker room, Frances Tiafoe strutted into the post-match news conference …

'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win
2 years, 2 months ago

'Prime Time' Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win

China Daily  

Team World players run to celebrate with USA's Frances Tiafoe after his victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe during their 2022 Laver Cup men's singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London on September 25, 2022. LONDON — The last to arrive, befitting his reputation in the locker room, Frances Tiafoe strutted into the post-match news conference …

‘Prime Time’ Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Prime Time’ Tiafoe lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup win

Associated Press  

LONDON — The last to arrive, befitting his reputation in the locker room, Frances Tiafoe strutted into the post-match news conference after clinching Team World’s Laver Cup victory over Roger Federer’s star-studded Team Europe and shouted, “Champs are here!” Then the 24-year-old from Maryland joined his teammates at the table where the silver trophy was resting Sunday night, put down …

Laver Cup: Frances Tiafoe stars as Team World win first ever title
2 years, 2 months ago

Laver Cup: Frances Tiafoe stars as Team World win first ever title

Firstpost  

After Team World won the first-ever Laver Cup, Roger Federer said that he will be present in Canada at the next year’s event as well. London: Frances Tiafoe led Team World to their first Laver Cup title as the American saved four match points in a dramatic victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that denied Roger Federer a farewell trophy on Sunday. …

Auger-Aliassime beats Djokovic to put Team World on brink of victory
2 years, 2 months ago

Auger-Aliassime beats Djokovic to put Team World on brink of victory

The Hindu  

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime stunned Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6 to put Team World within sight of their first-ever victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup on Sunday. Auger-Aliassime produced a masterful performance at a packed O2 Arena, holding off a Djokovic comeback in the second set to clinch Team World's second victory of the day. The Canadian broke Djokovic's serve …

Frances Tiafoe pledges to 'give more to the game' in heartfelt post, lauded by Michelle Obama
2 years, 3 months ago

Frances Tiafoe pledges to 'give more to the game' in heartfelt post, lauded by Michelle Obama

Firstpost  

After the defeat against Alcaraz, Tiafoe was moved to tears while thanking the home crowd for their constant support throughout US Open Frances Tiafoe had a superb run at the US Open 2022. Can’t wait for y’all to enjoy the ride with me.” After the breathtaking semi-final, Tiafoe met former US First Lady Michelle Obama who was present at the …

Frances Tiafoe beats Andrey Rublev in a US Open 'Cinderella' story
2 years, 3 months ago

Frances Tiafoe beats Andrey Rublev in a US Open 'Cinderella' story

India Today  

American Frances Tiafoe is rapidly growing his fan base as the local player secured his spot in the semif-finals of the US Open for the first time after defeating Russian Andrey Rublev in a three-setter on Wednesday, September 7. Tiafoe, who famously ended Rafael Nadal's campaign in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium, became the first American male player …

‘Why not me?’ How Frances Tiafoe became the player capable of history at the U.S. Open
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Why not me?’ How Frances Tiafoe became the player capable of history at the U.S. Open

New York Times  

NEW YORK — If you wanted to nitpick Frances Tiafoe’s performance on Wednesday at the U.S. Open, you didn’t have to try too hard. “I think I helped him, because I played and I went through the issues of being relatively talented and being lazy, and then finding the right team, people behind me pushing me to do the right …

US Open 2022: USA's Frances Tiafoe beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling four-setter at Ashe
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2022: USA's Frances Tiafoe beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling four-setter at Ashe

India Today  

America's Frances Tiafoe, on Monday, September 5, pulled off a major upset after beating Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the US Open men's singles draw. Tiafoe, thereby, became the third player from America after Andy Roddick and James Blake to beat Nadal in a Grand Slam major. Tiafoe also became the youngest American since Roddick to qualify for …

ATP Roundup: Frances Tiafoe Rallies in Portugal
2 years, 7 months ago

ATP Roundup: Frances Tiafoe Rallies in Portugal

News 18  

Fifth seed Frances Tiafoe rebounded from a tough first set to defeat Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic 2-6, 7-5, 6-0 Monday in the first round of the Millennium Estoril Open in Estoril, Portugal. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Next, Tiafoe will face Portuguese wild card Nuno Borges, who led 6-4, 3-0 Monday when Spanish …

'Entertainer' Tiafoe gets the better of Tsitsipas yet again
3 years, 1 month ago

'Entertainer' Tiafoe gets the better of Tsitsipas yet again

The Hindu  

The result is sometimes insignificant to Frances Tiafoe as long as he has given everything and entertained the crowd, but the American was nonetheless delighted to pick up the biggest win of his career against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Thursday. Tiafoe, ranked 49th in the world and a qualifier at this week's ATP 500 event in Vienna, came back from 0-3 …

'Entertainer' Tiafoe scripts biggest career win against Tsitsipas
3 years, 1 month ago

'Entertainer' Tiafoe scripts biggest career win against Tsitsipas

Hindustan Times  

The result is sometimes insignificant to Frances Tiafoe as long as he has given everything and entertained the crowd, but the American was nonetheless delighted to pick up the biggest win of his career against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Thursday. Frances Tiafoe of the United States in action during his second round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece Tiafoe, ranked 49th …

Vienna Open: Frances Tiafoe upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev clinches 300th win
3 years, 1 month ago

Vienna Open: Frances Tiafoe upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev clinches 300th win

Firstpost  

Thursday’s win was Tiafoe’s first in seven matches against a top-three player, as Tsitsipas reached his career-high No. Vienna: American qualifier Frances Tiafoe rallied to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Erste Bank Open on Thursday for his second win in four months over the top-seeded Greek. Second-seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Alex De Minaur 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 for …

Tiafoe upsets Tsitsipas to reach Vienna quarters
3 years, 1 month ago

Tiafoe upsets Tsitsipas to reach Vienna quarters

The Hindu  

American qualifier Frances Tiafoe rallied to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Thursday for his second win in four months over the top-seeded Greek. Tiafoe upset Tsitsipas in straight sets in the opening round at Wimbledon in June, but failed to win a set when the pair met again at the Tokyo …

Tiafoe tremendous in Buenos Aires opener
3 years, 9 months ago

Tiafoe tremendous in Buenos Aires opener

Hindustan Times  

Frances Tiafoe is not known for his clay-court prowess. United States' Frances Tiafoe The eighth seed defeated Argentine Facundo Bagnis 6-1, 6-3 with an aggressive, focussed performance to reach the second round of the Argentina Open. This was Tiafoe's first tour-level win on clay since the 2019 Mutua Madrid Open, where he made the third round. Munar leads Tiafoe 2-0 …

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