Frances Tiafoe: From humble beginnings to beating Nadal at US Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Frances Tiafoe: From humble beginnings to beating Nadal at US Open

The Hindu  

As tennis stories go, the probable end of Serena Williams’ unbelievable career at the US Open last week left everything else as something of a sideshow. On Monday evening, however, Frances Tiafoe continued another unlikely tale of success against the odds with a magical display to knock out Rafael Nadal on the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where Serena waved an emotional farewell. FILE PHOTO: Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrate a point in the mixed doubles match against Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie of Great Britain during the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 03, 2019 in Perth, Australia. Tiafoe said his heart was beating at ‘1,000mph’ when he shook hands with 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal and he anticipates another wild night when he faces Rublev on Wednesday.

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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

The Hindu  

Youthful exuberance fuelled a record-smashing career that captivated the sporting world for 22 years. In his 2011 memoir, RAFA, his mother, Ana Maria Parera, explained, “He’s on top in the tennis world but, deep down, he is a super-sensitive human being full of fears and insecurities that people who don’t know him would scarcely imagine.” More than any champion in …

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends
1 month ago

DC Edit | Farewell Rafael: An era ends

Deccan Chronicle  

Rafael Nadal bid a tearful adieu to the game of tennis that he lit up with his personality as much as he did with his play. But Nadal outshone both musketeers for sheer effort of a sportsman wedded to his craft and who played tennis with a laser-like focus. Not endowed with the dulcet touch of the most talented, Nadal …

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires
1 month ago

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches on during a tribute after playing his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, early Wednesday. AP The match against Van de Zandschulp — who upset Alcaraz at the US Open — was Nadal's first outing that counted since early August at the Paris …

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’

The Independent  

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Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’
1 month ago

Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’

Firstpost  

Roger Federer recalled his rivalry and friendship with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis legend gets ready to bid goodbye to the sport in Davis Cup Finals 2024. Rafael Nadal’s greatest rival and probably his best tennis friend as well – Roger Federer penned an emotional tribute for the Spaniard before he starts his farewell at the Davis Cup Finals …

Frances Tiafoe ended up losing after he thought he was about to beat Taylor Fritz at the US Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Frances Tiafoe ended up losing after he thought he was about to beat Taylor Fritz at the US Open

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe figures he lost to Taylor Fritz at the U.S. Open because it suddenly occurred to him Friday night that he was close to winning and reaching his first Grand Slam final. “In the past matches, before, I was only thinking about what it takes to win,” Tiafoe said, “rather than think about what’s potentially ahead.” …

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 …

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Serena returns to US Open — as a fan

China Daily  

Former tennis player Serena Williams was in the stands during the third-round match between Australia's Christopher O'Connell and Italy's Jannik Sinner on Saturday. REUTERS Serena Williams set Flushing Meadows abuzz on Saturday as the 23-time major winner appeared at the US Open — as a fan — for the first time since stepping away from tennis two years ago. The …

Frances Tiafoe tops Ben Shelton in an all-American US Open rematch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Frances Tiafoe tops Ben Shelton in an all-American US Open rematch

Hindustan Times  

Frances Tiafoe loves the spotlight. USA's Frances Tiafoe celebrates his victory over USA's Ben Shelton Add in the heightened tension of a fifth set against a friend and countryman he lost to in the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows a year ago, Ben Shelton, and Tiafoe's attention-grabbing victory Friday meant a lot to him, even if it was in the afternoon, …

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, …

Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and the best match of Wimbledon so far
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and the best match of Wimbledon so far

The Independent  

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Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round

Associated Press  

LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this time against good pal Frances Tiafoe. “Sometimes for the other player, it’s difficult to at this kind of intensity.” In front of a Centre Court crowd that included Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman, and …

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion

China Daily  

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the French Open, possibly for the last time, after losing to Germany's Alexander Zverev in a first-round match at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday. AFP PARIS — Rafael Nadal's illustrious French Open career came to a likely end with a first-ever opening round defeat at the hands of Alexander Zverev …

Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal leaves a king's legacy we should all be grateful to have witnessed

ABC  

The King is dead, long live the King. If this was to be Rafael Nadal's last match at the French Open, the Spaniard leaves a legacy that will forever remain unmatched. Nadal bids emotional farewell to Roland Garros Photo shows Maria Perello cries as she holds Rafael Nadal Jr in the stands during Rafael Nadal's final match at Roland Garros. …

Rafael Nadal says Olympics main goal after early French Open defeat
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal says Olympics main goal after early French Open defeat

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal likened his struggles with injury in the last 18 months to being in a jungle as the 14-times French Open champion hoped to return to Roland Garros for the Olympic Games after making a premature exit from the Grand Slam on Monday. Nadal crashed to a 6-3 7-6 6-3 defeat by fourth seed Alexander Zverev in Paris and …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s not just Rafael Nadal who has folks wondering how many more tennis matches remain in his career. “It’s not your ‘forever’ career,” said Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open. “There’s nobody playing until you’re 50.” The list goes on, too: Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

Associated Press  

If this is, as expected, Rafael Nadal’s final French Open, it will be one that everyone — the 37-year-old Spaniard included — surely will remember vividly. He returned in April, but in three places he’s won a total of 27 titles — Barcelona, Madrid, Rome — Nadal made it no further than the fourth round anywhere and called himself “unpredictable.” …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

The Independent  

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Thousands of fans come to see Nadal practice ahead of the French Open
7 months ago

Thousands of fans come to see Nadal practice ahead of the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Vanessa Peltier got up at dawn and traveled 500 kilometers to Paris from the Creuse region of central France just so she could watch Rafael Nadal practice on Tuesday. Along with thousands of other fans, she lined up outside the main court to catch a glimpse of the Spanish champion at what’s expected to be his final appearance …

Rafa Nadal announces preparation plan for French Open after saying ‘goodbye’ to Madrid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafa Nadal announces preparation plan for French Open after saying ‘goodbye’ to Madrid

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal eases to victory over Darwin Blanch at Madrid Open
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal eases to victory over Darwin Blanch at Madrid Open

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride

New York Times  

The best tennis players — even competing on their favourite surface — generally have at least one humiliation they’d prefer to forget. Novak Djokovic’s worst moment also came at his best tournament, losing to the world No 117 Denis Istomin in 2017 at the Australian Open — the event he has won 10 times. The Soderling defeat is the closest …

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International

India Today  

Rafael Nadal said that he is in much better shape as he gears up to make his comeback to competitive tennis in the upcoming Brisbane International, scheduled to get underway on December 31. Nadal hasn’t played any form of competitive tennis since crashing out of the Australian Open 2023 second round after losing to Mackenzie McDonald. I’m feeling much better …

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Venus Williams suffers lopsided loss of 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

The Hindu  

There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand …

U.S. Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis

The Hindu  

Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U.S. Open. Last weekend’s contest at the hard-court Cincinnati Masters, in which Djokovic, who is 36, saved a championship point in the second set …

US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis

The Independent  

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US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis
1 year, 4 months ago

US Open 2023: With Serena and Federer retired, Alcaraz-Djokovic symbolizes a transition in tennis

Associated Press  

Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic’s victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U.S. Open. Last weekend’s contest at the hard-court Cincinnati Masters, in which Djokovic, who is 36, saved a championship point in the second set …

Frances Tiafoe launches a charitable fund at the tennis center where he grew up
1 year, 4 months ago

Frances Tiafoe launches a charitable fund at the tennis center where he grew up

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe stood with his hands on his hips and feigned disappointment Thursday after his partner during a doubles drill dumped an overhead into the net. Moments earlier, on the same courts at the Junior Tennis Champions Center where he learned the game not far from the nation’s capital, Tiafoe jokingly chastised another of his temporary teammates — all aged …

Frances Tiafoe launches a charitable fund at the tennis center where he grew up
1 year, 4 months ago

Frances Tiafoe launches a charitable fund at the tennis center where he grew up

Associated Press  

— Frances Tiafoe stood with his hands on his hips and feigned disappointment Thursday after his partner during a doubles drill dumped an overhead into the net. Moments earlier, on the same courts at the Junior Tennis Champions Center where he learned the game not far from the nation’s capital, Tiafoe jokingly chastised another of his temporary teammates — all …

Wimbledon 2023: Tiafoe sees off Wu to march into second round, Fritz through
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Tiafoe sees off Wu to march into second round, Fritz through

The Hindu  

American world number 10 Frances Tiafoe kicked off his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title by sealing a 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Chinese debutant Wu Yibing in a rain-interrupted first round clash at Wimbledon on Wednesday. I was happy how I handled it.” The 10th seed, who reached the fourth round last year, next meets Dominic Stricker after …

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate
1 year, 5 months ago

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer received a standing ovation of 1 1/2 minutes from spectators including Princess Kate as he entered the Royal Box at Centre Court on Tuesday, when he was celebrated during a brief ceremony for his career and his men’s-record eight singles championships at Wimbledon. Wearing a cream-colored suit with his purple All England Club member’s pin …

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury

The Independent  

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Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return
1 year, 5 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Elina Svitolina on Wimbledon return

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Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend
1 year, 5 months ago

Roger Federer to be celebrated at Wimbledon, pregnant Serena Williams not to attend

The Hindu  

Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. READ - Wimbledon 2023, Day 2 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Rybakina and Sabalenka amongst others in first-round action Martina Navratilova set the overall standard by claiming nine women’s singles titles at Wimbledon. “Pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow, and we will have a special …

Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation
1 year, 5 months ago

Roger Federer will be celebrated at Wimbledon. A pregnant Serena Williams declined an invitation

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer will be back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Federer, who announced his retirement last year, won eight of his 20 Grand Slam singles championships at the All England Club, the most ever by a man — a mark that Novak Djokovic will try to equal this year. “Pleased to say that Roger will …

Wimbledon 2023: All England Club to celebrate Roger Federer's career on Centre Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: All England Club to celebrate Roger Federer's career on Centre Court

Firstpost  

Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been invited by the All England Club to celebrate their careers at Wimbledon. Wimbledon will celebrate the career of Roger Federer at the All England Club on Tuesday, the second day of the Championships. “I’m pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow and we will have a special celebratory moment on …

Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina
1 year, 5 months ago

Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — As Venus Williams entered Centre Court for her 24th Wimbledon appearance at age 43, greeted by a standing ovation, she held a green exercise band overhead with both hands and stretched it while striding to her sideline seat. Williams twice was treated by a trainer — including getting that knee taped up during a medical timeout after …

American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
1 year, 5 months ago

American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes

The Independent  

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American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
1 year, 5 months ago

American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — There is a behind-the-scenes moment captured during a recently released episode of the Netflix docuseries “Break Point” where Frances Tiafoe is warming up in a nearly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium hours before his fourth-round U.S. Open match against 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. “I’m coming after this, bro.” To which Ferreira responds: “I wouldn’t see any …

Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiafoe’s winning run on grass ended by fellow US player Korda at Queen’s Club

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe’s winning run on grass was ended by Sebastian Korda in an all-American second-round match at the Queen’s Club Championships on Wednesday. Korda won 7-6, 6-3 to end the fourth-seeded Tiafoe’s bid to follow up his title in Stuttgart last week with another grass-court trophy ahead of Wimbledon. That was especially the case when serving for the match as …

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams, aged 43 and ranked No 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

China Daily  

Venus Williams in action against Camila Giorgi during the women's singles qualifying match on day one of the Rothesay Classic Birmingham at Edgbaston Priory Club June 19, 2023. 697, Venus Williams isn't done quite yet — especially on her favored surface of grass. Williams upset 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 after more than three hours at the Birmingham Classic …

Tiafoe claims maiden grass court title, moves into top 10
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiafoe claims maiden grass court title, moves into top 10

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe is serious about his Wimbledon chances after winning his first grass-court title on Sunday at Stuttgart. “To win the title in a match like that and be in the Top 10 - that’s a lot of emotions for a guy like me,” he said. Tiafoe snuck over a diving volley to take victory on his third match point …

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 …

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams beaten by Swiss teenager Celine Naef in 1st match since January hamstring injury

China Daily  

Venus Williams of the United States reacts in her women's singles first round match against Celine Naef of Switzerland at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships at Autotron Rosmalen Den Bosch, Netherlands June 13, 2023. DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine …

Something special about Nadal and Roland Garros, says Gauff
1 year, 7 months ago

Something special about Nadal and Roland Garros, says Gauff

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff had doubts about an ailing Rafa Nadal’s chances at last year’s French Open, only to see him romp to a 14th title at the Paris Grand Slam, and the women’s world number five said she will never underestimate him again at Roland Garros. Nadal, 36, has not played since suffering a hip injury at the Australian Open in …

Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport
1 year, 7 months ago

Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport

The Hindu  

Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a “brutal” blow for tennis if the 14-time Roland Garros champion is absent this year. “It would be brutal, it would be tough for tennis if Rafa isn’t going to be there,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer told Sky Sports …

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind
1 year, 10 months ago

Tennis in 2022: End of Federer-Serena era and the rise of a dynamic wunderkind

The Hindu  

Two ageless champions continued their reign, while two tennis giants retired after long and brilliant careers. As the Eurosport TV commentator said, “We’ve just seen one of the great pieces of sportsmanship.” BEST U.S. OPEN FINAL NET STATS — The precocious 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz won 34 of 45 points at the net, including 15 of 21 on serve and volley, …

Australian Open 2023: Nadal beats injured Draper to reach Round 2
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Nadal beats injured Draper to reach Round 2

The Hindu  

Defending champion Rafa Nadal dropped a set but prevailed in a battle of fitness against rising talent Jack Draper to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an unconvincing 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win. Typical thing when you are not in a winning mood.” It was a far cry from Nadal’s last match at centre court …

'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 …

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