Frances Tiafoe has advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, joining American tennis legends like Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick in achieving this milestone. Tiafoe, ranked 20th, secured his place by defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 2-6, 6-3 in a thrilling match. Popyrin had previously stunned the tournament by eliminating Novak Djokovic. Tiafoe will face No. 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals. His victory places him among a strong contingent of American players, including Taylor Fritz, who also reached the quarterfinals. Tiafoe's performance has elevated him from an underdog to a serious contender for the title.