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New York – When Frances Tiafoe Went to court on Monday For his first game He knew at the US Open that he could be the last time he played at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
That was not Yoshihito NishiokaIts far less spicy opponent, or injury to the back that bothered him earlier this month in Cincinnati, or even lack of confidence that made him so. This is what passes through the head every time, every time he studies at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis stadium in the world, appointed by a trailing black American who raced the path for Tiafoe and countless others in sports.
“It’s just a goose, man,” “Tiafoe told ESPN earlier this month about how to play on the field.” I get so much inspiration from (ash) and I never want to take it for granted. There are no guarantees in life. Apparently I (only) 27, but I feel that it is the last time I’m all playing in this Court; I just don’t know. And I don’t want to enjoy it; I just don’t know. And I don’t want to enjoy it.
Tiafoe, Seeds no. 17, he did it on Monday. In front of a significant afternoon crowd during a wet late summer day, Tiafoe impressed with its wheat expression. They succeeded in frequent urms and drags of partisan fans and strong service, earned 6-3, 7-6 (6), 6-3 victory to cross the second round. The victory was sealed by Ace, 19. Dana and gave the crucial head of the climate to the crowd as he went to the net.
Six matches still stand between Tiafoe and his ultimate goal – the one who wanted to pick up the racket for the first time as a young child at the Champion Center in Junior Tennis in the Park, Maryland, Where did his father work in maintenance. But it seems that he could be sent to another deep new York. Semifinalist at the tournament in 2022. and 2024, Tiafoe has become an emotional leader and fan fan of American men and the one that looks ready To take advantage of 22-year-old major drought Among the group.
But he tries not to let pressure come to him during the slam home. It just seems to accept it and let it encourage it.
“There is only a different level of excitement (here),” Tiafoe ESPN said. “I’m just trying to bring my highest level and I’m competing. It’s fun, man. I just want to not regret when I look back. All I do is with a smile on my face.
“And for now the story goes on.”
Tiafoe had his main breakthrough in Australian Open 2019. year, when he reached his first quarter, but it was opened in 2022. years when he turned from an exciting young man in a super star in sports.
Playing on – where else? – Arthur Ashe Stadium, Tiafoe had a significant task of dealing Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. Nadal won the first two straws of the year and asked history as the first man to earn his 23. T-shirt. Tiafoe, who never took a set against Nadal, they knew it would be uphill battle. But he expressed confidence in front of the match.
And with 24,000 fans watching, Tiafoe supported his words with one of his career matches. It takes 3 hours, 34 minutes, Tiafoe had 18 ASA, 49 winners and one point for electricity (and celebration) for another for a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
That match keeps in her heart in her heart three years later.
“Honestly, there will be no better moment for me than beat Raf at the Central Court except the conquest of the tournament,” Tiafoe said. “There will be another victory that would make me feel that way. It’s what you’re dreaming about. He’s one of the guys I’ve always looked at, and it was just so special. He was always so special.
And his matches in New York have not been missed since then, popcorn examinations. The famous basketball fan, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beekers and Kevin Garnett, next to the former first lady Michelle Obama and Rapper Pusha T (who later led him in the song). LeBron James and Joel EmbiId published support on social media.
“I think the player on the tour with the most clomica is” “American and two-way big champion Coco Gauff He said earlier this month. “Every celebrity knows him or he knows every well-known song, I think it is quite iconic, but I think it is original, and you prefer sports and more you love sports even more, just to love you more.
Monday was crowded rare when the match started – the fans were probably a short break Renata infectionexciting three set wins Madison Keys It has already concluded only a few moments – but he continued to grow the size as the competition continued. And, no matter how many of them were at the stalls, Tiafoe appeared after mustard and Migos “Pure water” played at the beginning of warming.
As the match became increasingly competitive in the second set, more fans stopped their places. There was “let’s go, Frances, let’s go” sing and frequent “Come on, a great enemy!” Lived wide. Many in the crowd gave him a constant ovation after winning a key point after a long set in the sixth game game. He raised his hand on the celebration and the crowd was still shouting.
And Tiafoe seemed to feed fans and their energy during heavy shaking on another set. He was grateful for the continuous support of the fan when he spoke espn in front of the tournament – and seemed to understand why he was so resonated with the crowd.
“I think everyone loves someone to be alone, right?” Tiafoe said. “I Think People Can Feel The Passion and Play with, and Everybody Wants To Feel Good And Feel A Part Of Something. And Feel Like It’s So Much More Than Just Me Part Of That Ride. Obviously, I Give Them A Ton Of Energy And They Give That Excition Right Back. New Yorkers Live For That, Right? They live for Entertainment and People Playing Hard and Playing with Passion. “
Tiafoe will play the Americans like next Martin Dammwho came through qualification and defeated Darwin Blanch Monday in the right sets.
With its modest stories about the origin, all kinds and contagious energy, Tiafoe also liked among their peers as well as fans. Amanda Anisimovawho reached the finals in Vimbledon in July, recently called him “One of my favorite people on tour” while recounting the common funnier messages she sends her. Taylor FritzThe top-ranked American man who beat Tiafoe in last year’s semifinal on the US Open, he called him one of his best friends and praised his ability to not take himself too seriously.
“Frances is one kind,” Fritz said on Sunday. “We’ve always done well. The best way to describe our relationship, (i) why we get along so well, it is (that we can laugh at myself a lot. We just don’t think about it.”
Playing in last week’s mixed double events, together with the keys, his long-time PAL, Tiafoe was seen hip for his friends, including Fritz and Jessica PegulaIn the lobby of the player, before their matches, even after his loss of the first round. As he talked to the ESPN for this story in a crowded and valuable hallway in the open Cincinnati, Tiafoe stopped playing playfully Emma NavarroAbout 2024 years, an open semifinalist, which signed the posters nearby. “Emma doesn’t talk to me,” he said as she walked and drooping her eyes. “There’s too big time.”
As many as 10 and with three tour titles, Tiafoe has become a loved figure in tournaments around the world. He reached his first quarters in the open French earlier this summer and did not drop the setting on the road for the last eight. But despite his success and popularity, elsewhere, everything that led to the late summer of the North American Hard Court is preparing in his mind. Nothing matters to him as much as this part of the season, and now its super bowl is open. “Hands down, (it’s) the best event in the world,” he said before the game on Monday.
Although it is uncertain that the court will host Tiafoe’s match against Damma this week, he will surely return to Ash for two weeks if he still wins.
And it, for him, he gives him an edge that a few others can claim – and it will only help him even closer to his childish sleep in front of the crowd that would like to see anything more.
“It’s the same goal as last year and every year, I just want to beat him,” Tiafoe said. “I know in that court, I’m dangerous. I can lose a lot of weeks of the week (during the season), but I play on Ashe, I can win anyone in the world. I really believe it.”
