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Frances Tiafoe

2026-05-112026-09-11

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "I think she was able to hold the line a bit better than I could tonight." The men's semi-finals are on Friday, when eighth-seeded Ben Shelton takes on 11th seed Frances Tiafoe in an all-American clash.

    'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina
  3. Citizen Digital

    Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win By AFP September 10, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter USA's Coco Gauff celebrates defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva in their women's si

    Gauff takes inspiration from Tiafoe in US Open fightback win
  4. Citizen Digital

    ola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Shelton matches his semi-final run at the US Open three years ago and booked an all-American semi-final against Frances Tiafoe

    Alcaraz falls to Shelton in epic latest-ever US Open finish
  5. Citizen Digital

    American 11th seed Frances Tiafoe also had to go the distance, rallying from two sets down and erasing a 3-0 deficit in the fifth set to beat 22-year-old compatriot Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10/6).

    Sabalenka edges Noskova to keep US Open treble bid alive
  6. Citizen Digital

    Two more Americans face off in Tuesday's other men's quarter-final, with charismatic 11th seed Frances Tiafoe taking on 22-year-old Alex Michelsen.

    Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
  7. Citizen Digital

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    Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
  8. Citizen Digital

    Other seeded players chasing third-round berths on Wednesday included seventh-seeded former champion Daniil Medvedev, eighth-seeded American Ben Shelton and his 11th-seeded compatriot Frances Tiafoe.

    Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round
  9. August 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Their all-American Sunday night final will a men's title clash featuring American Frances Tiafoe

    Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Frances Tiafoe, who lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the last eight 12 months ago, plays another Italian in Matteo Arnaldi.

    Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Frances Tiafoe of the US and Italy's Matteo Arnaldi also won long matches that went the distance to reach the second week at Roland Garros.

    Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash

Today

  1. Sabalenka defeats Pegula to reach US Open final versus Rybakina

    Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semi-finals

    Coco Gauff saved two match points and defeated reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2–6, 7–6 (9/7), 6–2 to advance to the US Open semi-finals, inspired by compatriot Frances Tiafoe's comeback from two sets down.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Shelton beats Alcaraz in record-latest US Open finish

    Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) in a four-hour 28-minute US Open quarter-final that finished at 3:34 am, breaking the tournament record for latest finish.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sabalenka reaches US Open semi-final, treble bid alive

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final, where she will face Jessica Pegula.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Noskova in US Open quarter-final tiebreaker

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat 21-year-old Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker, advancing to her sixth straight US Open semi-final and keeping her three-peat bid alive.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz faces Paul for US Open quarter-final spot

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will play 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul on Sunday for a place in the US Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz, returning from a four-month wrist injury, acknowledges he has yet to play his best but says he is "getting there" with his sharpness and decision-making.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Pegula defeats Kenin to reach US Open third round

    World number three Jessica Pegula advanced to the third round of the US Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over American Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes. Pegula will next face Canadian Leylah Fernandez, who beat Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Pegula defeats Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Masters final

    Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and advance to the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters final against Coco Gauff, who defeated Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both advanced to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Sinner advances to Italian Open last 16 with dominant win

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 in straight sets at the Italian Open, extending his winning streak to 25 matches and advancing to face Andrea Pellegrino in the next round.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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