NEW DELHI: Frances Tiafoe advanced to his third US Open quarter-final on Sunday, joining the ranks of Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, and Pete Sampras as the only American men to achieve this milestone since 2000. Tiafoe, ranked 20th, secured his spot by defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3. Popyrin had previously shocked the tournament by eliminating defending champion Novak Djokovic in the earlier round.
Tiafoe is set to face Grigor Dimitrov, a seasoned player from Bulgaria, in his next match for a place in the semi-finals. Tiafoe wasn’t the only American making headlines, as 26-year-old Taylor Fritz also reached the quarter-finals earlier that day by defeating Casper Ruud.
Another American, Tommy Paul, has a chance to join them but must overcome world number one Jannik Sinner in his upcoming match on Monday. Notably, Andy Roddick was the last American man to win a Grand Slam title, having claimed the US Open in 2003.
Tiafoe’s victory wasn’t straightforward; he needed three match points to close out the win, while Popyrin regretted missing three set points in the second set.
Tiafoe is set to face Grigor Dimitrov, a seasoned player from Bulgaria, in his next match for a place in the semi-finals. Tiafoe wasn’t the only American making headlines, as 26-year-old Taylor Fritz also reached the quarter-finals earlier that day by defeating Casper Ruud.
Another American, Tommy Paul, has a chance to join them but must overcome world number one Jannik Sinner in his upcoming match on Monday. Notably, Andy Roddick was the last American man to win a Grand Slam title, having claimed the US Open in 2003.
Tiafoe’s victory wasn’t straightforward; he needed three match points to close out the win, while Popyrin regretted missing three set points in the second set.
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