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Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe — American tennis player who reached the US Open semi-final in 2026 and won the Halle grass title.

2026-05-112026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Ben Shelton powered his way into the US Open final with an impressive four-set win over Frances Tiafoe in an epic all-American semi-final.

    American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final
  3. Joy Online

    Roared on by a partisan crowd, the American’s resilience proved the difference in what became a mental battle as she closed out a 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 win – a performance she said was inspired by compatriot Frances Tiafoe’s comeback victory over Alex Michelsen on Tuesday night.

    Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
  4. Joy Online

    Shelton will play No. 11 seed Frances Tiafoe, who kept coming back until he had reached his third U.S.

    Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis
  5. Joy Online

    Frances Tiafoe came from two sets and a break down to beat fellow American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open semi-finals.

    Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable comeback
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    American players will also contest five of the eight fourth-round matches in the men’s draw, with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien all through.

    Gauff wins but mixed fortunes for home hopes at US Open
  7. Joy Online

    That’s got to give him so much confidence moving forward.” Later on Sunday, home hope Frances Tiafoe delighted American fans with a entertaining victory over 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev.

    Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach last eight
  8. August 2026
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    In the men’s final, Arthur Fils secured the first ATP Masters 1,000 title of his career by holding off American home hope Frances Tiafoe in a 6-3 1-6 6-0 win.

    Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada was another casualty, falling 6-3, 6-4 to American Frances Tiafoe.

    Sabalenka, Zverev out of Cincinnati Open
  11. June 2026
  12. Daily Guide

    Frances Tiafoe with the trophy Frances Tiafoe forged American history and simultaneously hit a new personal milestone with a classy championship-match display on Sunday at the Terra Wortmann Open.

    Tiafoe Beats Taylor Fritz To Win Halle Final
  13. Joy Online

    Berrettini beat Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (8-6) to set up a French Open last-eight tie against Frances Tiafoe or Matteo Arnaldi.

    Love of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini

Yesterday

  1. Shelton reaches US Open final, defeats Tiafoe in all-American semi

    Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old eighth seed will face top-seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Gauff saves match points to face Rybakina in US Open semi

    Coco Gauff saved two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 and advance to a US Open semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4. Gauff's comeback marks back-to-back Grand Slam semi-finals and her first in New York since winning the title in 2023.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night US Open marathon

    Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, snapping Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Shelton will face Frances Tiafoe in the US Open semifinals, guaranteeing an American man in Sunday's final.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tiafoe beats Michelsen in five sets to reach US Open semi-finals

    Frances Tiafoe defeated fellow American Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6 (10-6) in a quarter-final comeback, recovering from two sets and a break down to reach his third US Open semi-final in five years. The 22-year-old Michelsen was competing in his first Grand Slam quarter-final.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Gauff reaches fourth round; Keys, Anisimova exit

    Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open by defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4, while American compatriots Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova exited the tournament. Five American women qualified for the last 16, and five American men advanced to fourth-round spots.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz defeats Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the US Open fourth round, advancing to the last eight in just his fourth competitive singles match after a four-month injury absence. The 23-year-old Spaniard has dropped only one set so far and extended his Grand Slam match win streak to 18.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Coco Gauff wins Cincinnati Open, eyes US Open defence

    Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Open, her first WTA title since October and her second Cincinnati trophy, positioning herself as a favorite for the US Open which begins on 30 August.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 21 August

  1. Top seeds Sabalenka and Zverev eliminated from Cincinnati Open

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka lost to Czech Sara Bejlek 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while top seed Alexander Zverev fell to American Tommy Paul 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in fourth-round matches. Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also exited after losing to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4.

    21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 22 June

  1. Tiafoe wins Halle grass title, first American since 1993

    Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle to win the biggest title of his career and become the first American to win the ATP 500 event since its inception in 1993.

    22 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 1 June

  1. Berrettini reaches French Open quarter-final after four-year gap

    Matteo Berrettini reached a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years after defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open. The Italian, who has slipped to 105th in the rankings after injuries, is the lowest-ranked Roland Garros quarter-finalist since Igor Andreev in 2007.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Gauff battles past Jovic at Rome; eyes French Open defence

    Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff recovered from match point down to defeat American teenager Iva Jovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round. Gauff acknowledged she must improve significantly to defend her French Open title beginning 24 May and match her run to last year's Italian Open final.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

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