Frances Tiafoe Reaches US Open Quarter-finals

Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year after defeating Alexei Popyrin in a hard-fought four-set match, with scores of 6-4, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-3. Tiafoe, who received tremendous support from the home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, showcased his resilience, especially during a crucial second-set tiebreak where he rallied from a 5-2 deficit. Despite Popyrin's powerful serve, which included 24 aces, his nine double faults and crucial unforced errors ultimately cost him the match. Tiafoe will now face ninth seed Grigor Dimitrov in the quarter-finals as he aims to end a 21-year drought for American men in Grand Slam titles. Tiafoe expressed his deep connection to the venue, recalling his childhood dreams of playing on such an iconic court. His victory is a continuation of his strong performance in recent tournaments, including a run to the ATP Masters 1000 final in Cincinnati.