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NEW YORK — After securing a fourth-round victory at the 2023 US Open over Caroline Wozniacki, tennis player Coco Gauff decided to share an entertaining story to the press involving two of her closest friends. Those same friends just happen to be the first Black American male duo to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand […]
There was a time when a U.S. Open quarterfinal match between two big-hitting American men could just be referred to as “tennis” rather than a historic night for the sport in this country. This is the way the home Grand Slam tournament would always be for the country that has won the Davis Cup, the […]
Getty Images Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton (L-R) have been fighting for a place in the US Open semifinals. CNN — For quite some time, American men have been threatening to break through
Sarah Stier/Getty Images Frances Tiafoe (left) and Ben Shelton CNN — No matter who wins Tuesday’s US Open quarterfinals match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, history will be made: For the first time, two Black men will face off in the match. It’s also the first time since 2008 that two Black men play […]
Modified Sep 05, 2023 08:31 GMT Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff, Ben Shelton, and Madison Keys have rewritten history by becoming the first four Black Americans in the Open Era since 1968 to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2023 US Open. In the event’s Round of 16, Shelton squared off against compatriot Tommy Paul […]
Modified Sep 04, 2023 04:19 GMT With Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe reaching the quarterfinals in New York this year, the 2023 US Open has become the first Grand Slam since 1968 to feature two Black American men in the last-eight stage. On Sunday, September 3, Shelton took on compatriot Tommy Paul in a fourth-round […]
[1/5]Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 1, 2023 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. reacts during his third round match against France’s Adrian Mannarino REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid Acquire Licensing Rights
There was not much drama involved in Frances Tiafoe’s second-round victory at the U.S. Open Wednesday night. He quickly grabbed a lead and never let go. He only faced one break point — and saved it. He volleyed terrifically. His outmatched opponent needed some help from a trainer for a bothersome neck. And you couldn’t escape the feeling […]
SYDNEY, Australia — Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe have put the United States on the verge of claiming the inaugural United Cup trophy. Pegula gave her country a good start against Italy with a 6-4, 6-2 victory against Martina Trevisan. Tiafoe then surged through the first set against Lorenzo Musetti when the Italian retired trailing […]
Listen to this article here Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz have been busy this year accomplishing wins for themselves and for men’s tennis. Now, they’ll try to win the US’s first Davis Cup title in 15 years this week – since 2007.