Frances Tiafoe
ON THE RECORD · 14 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Instead of just being a shot maker, he’s actually staying tough in the rallies.”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Tiafoe praised Shelton's improved rally toughness after the semi-final loss.
“The love is incredible. It’s something that gives me definitely tears in my eyes from a kid starting how I did, and the love I have here is crazy.”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Tiafoe reflected on the emotional support he receives at the US Open after his semi-final defeat.
“That’s why I just want to win it, man,”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Tiafoe expressed his desire to win after his US Open ended at the semi-final stage for the third time in five years.
“His game is starting to get more polished,”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Tiafoe assessed Shelton's game after losing the US Open semi-final to him.
“I really like Alex. I really, really do. And I just wanted to come up there and just dap him up. I didn’t think it was going to be as long as it was, but I understand the moment. He was definitely crying on my shoulders. Yeah, we just had some words for each other, and that was it.”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-09
Tiafoe described his courtside embrace with a sobbing Michelsen after the quarter-final.
“The moment is huge. Can’t downplay it at all,”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-09
Tiafoe reacted to his extraordinary comeback from two sets down to reach the US Open semi-finals.
“I’m just a different person in general,”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-09
Tiafoe reflected on his personal growth since his previous US Open semi-final appearances in 2022 and 2024.
“The way it happened, right? Two sets to love down, him serving for it, I’m down breaks early in the fifth. There were so many times where I was down. … It was definitely a Braveheart-type win. It ranks pretty high in probably all-time wins in a slam.”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-09
Tiafoe described his comeback from two sets down against Michelsen as one of his all-time best slam wins.
“Those two runs were great, something I will cherish forever, but I’m not that person who I was when I made one in 2022 and when I made one in ’24. I’m not that person. I’m excited to see what this me does come Friday.”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-09
Tiafoe said he is a different person now compared to his earlier US Open semi-final runs and looked ahead to Friday's match.
“I haven’t gotten that,”
Frances Tiafoe · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Tiafoe responds with a laugh when asked whether he has dealt with disruptive bettors in his matches.
“Yeah. You don’t want me to have that. It would definitely hit headlines. Let me not even get into it. If that happened, it would be fun.”
Frances Tiafoe · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Tiafoe jokingly suggests that if a bettor disrupted his match, it would make headlines.
“It feels d*** good,”
Frances Tiafoe · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Frances Tiafoe reacted after advancing to the Cincinnati Masters men's final.
“Each match is its own story. I just go out and compete as hard as I can.”
Frances Tiafoe · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Frances Tiafoe shared his competitive mindset following his quarterfinal victory.
“He’s a hell of a player; he makes you beat him – and that’s what I did,”
Frances Tiafoe · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Frances Tiafoe spoke about defeating Lorenzo Musetti at the Cincinnati Masters.