Frances Tiafoe's Stellar Comeback: A Journey to the U.S. Open Quarterfinals
Frances Tiafoe made a remarkable comeback to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the third consecutive year. After narrowly winning the second set against Alexei Popyrin, Tiafoe went on to secure his victory. He now faces Grigor Dimitrov for a spot in the semifinals, aiming to surpass his past Grand Slam performances.
In a gripping match, Frances Tiafoe defied the odds to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, beating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3.
Tiafoe's pivotal moment came in the second set when he rallied from a 5-3, 40-love deficit to capture the set and ultimately control the match.
Now, he will face Grigor Dimitrov for a chance to surpass his previous Grand Slam achievements. Tiafoe's consistent performance cements him as the first American man since Andy Roddick to achieve this feat since 2006-08.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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