Tiafoe saves three match points to reach the final in Cincinnati: "It has been madness"

The American achieved one of the great victories of his career against Rune and will face Sinner in the Cincinnati final.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 19 Aug 2024 | 08.51
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Frances Tiafoe, finalist in Cincinnati. Photo: Getty Images.
Frances Tiafoe, finalist in Cincinnati. Photo: Getty Images.

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Frances Tiafoe will play in the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2024 final, the first of his career in an event of this magnitude, and he does so deservedly after coming out unscathed from a fierce battle. The wind greatly affected his match against Holger Rune, who came very close to victory but saw the American stage an epic comeback.

Playing at home, enduring a very difficult season where expectations were not met, trailing 2-5 in the decisive third set, and then coming back to win. All of this was experienced by Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2024, becoming the victor of one of those matches that can mark a turning point in his career. The final result was 4-6 6-1 7-6 (4), with a touch of luck in critical moments in the form of net cords that fell his way, a necessity for an accomplishment like the one achieved by Big Foe.

- Tiafoe saved three match points and overcame a 2-5 deficit in the third set

"It's been crazy, especially the last set. I was very lucky, but I also fought until the end and competed very well, giving myself the chance to be there. The wind made me aim to keep many balls inside with margin, and the net cords helped me. Then I think I played a great tiebreak, but the key was my fighting spirit. I made Holger nervous," declared a man who will face Jannik Sinner in the grand final of the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2024.

It could be a good opportunity for Frances Tiafoe, considering how the Italian's hip issues persist, but he is clear that he is not the favorite against the world number 1. "He has lost about five matches all year, no matter who he faces, he will always be the favorite. Hats off to what he is accomplishing this season," stated a man who, with this triumph, ensures his return to the top 20 of the ATP ranking and arrives at the US Open 2024 with full confidence.

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