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Ben Shelton advanced to the Washington Open semi-finals after defeating Frances Tiafoe, praising Tiafoe's recent improvements and potential to challenge the field, and preparing to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who has previously beaten Shelton.
Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe made history by becoming the first American men since 2003 to reach the French Open quarterfinals, with Paul defeating Alexei Popyrin and Tiafoe overcoming Daniel Altmaier, highlighting a rare deep run for US men at Roland Garros.
Three American men, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, and Ben Shelton, have reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, marking the first time since 2005 that three Americans have progressed this far. With at least one US star guaranteed in the semifinals, they aim to break the 18-year drought since an American man last won the tournament. Fritz faces a tough match against Novak Djokovic, while Tiafoe and Shelton will compete against each other. Despite the presence of strong contenders like Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, the American players remain motivated and hopeful for success.
Frances Tiafoe, the boundary-busting American tennis player, is determined to win the U.S. Open and make tennis cool. After his impressive run at last year's tournament, Tiafoe is now contending with the expectations and distractions of sports celebrity. He reflects on his journey from the son of Sierra Leonean immigrants to becoming a top-ranked player, highlighting the lack of access and opportunities for low-income individuals in the sport. Tiafoe aims to inspire more diversity in tennis and believes that bringing in new fans and modernizing the sport's atmosphere could help achieve that goal. Ultimately, his focus is on winning a Grand Slam title, which he believes would solidify his legacy.
In a bizarre ruling during a first-set tiebreaker at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Milos Raonic hit a shot that bounced off the net cord, leading to confusion over whether Frances Tiafoe's subsequent charge into the net disqualified him. The chair umpire initially ruled it a net touch but then claimed that the section of the net to the side of the singles' post didn't count. The supervisor confirmed the ruling, awarding Tiafoe the set. Raonic, unhappy with the call, went on to win the match, but expressed confusion over the rule.
16-year-old Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest woman to reach the Round of 16 at Wimbledon since Coco Gauff in 2019, advancing to the fourth round with a win over Anastasia Potapova. Jessica Pegula reaches her first Wimbledon quarterfinals, becoming the fifth American to reach the quarterfinals at all four majors in the last 25 years. Frances Tiafoe is eliminated in straight sets by Grigor Dimitrov, expressing disappointment in his performance. Andrey Rublev and Roman Safiullin also secure victories in their respective matches.
Alexander Zverev defeated Frances Tiafoe in four sets to reach the fourth round of the French Open, eliminating all 16 American men from the tournament. Tiafoe came close to forcing a fifth set but was unable to convert his opportunities. This marks the second year in a row that no American men have made it to the fourth round at Roland Garros. Three American women remain in the tournament.
Alexander Zverev defeats Frances Tiafoe in a dramatic, three-hour, 41-minute match at Roland-Garros to advance to the fourth round for a sixth consecutive year. Zverev overcame a slow start to win 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 7-6(5) and will face Grigor Dimitrov in the next round. Zverev, who suffered a horrendous ankle injury against Rafael Nadal on the same court last year, called the win extra special and expressed his love for tennis and competitiveness.