Federer survives Tiafoe in five at U.S. Open, Nadal coasts in three

August 30, 2017 7

Survive and advance. It’s not something Roger Federer had to do at Wimbledon–he cruised to an eighth title there without even dropping a single set the entire way. But it looks like Federer may have to do it the hard way at the U.S. Open. That will be the case if his Tuesday night showdown against Frances Tiafoe is any indication. […]

Sarasota Open makes “It can’t be that good” shirts

April 25, 2017 2

In addition to a paycheck and a trophy, Frances Tiafoe–who triumphed at the Sarasota Open this past Sunday–won a prize that would not have made sense when the week began. But it made plenty of sense based on what transpired during first-round action. […]

Tiafoe manages to set up showdown with “idol” Federer

March 24, 2017 0

Just 19 years old, Frances Tiafoe was playing at the Miami Open on Thursday for a chance to take the court against 18-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. Tiafoe and Konstantin Kravchuk went into their first-round contest knowing that the winner would run into Federer on Saturday. […]

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