Tiafoe: "Sinner had permission to play, that's all I have to say"

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Frances Tiafoe, one of the most acclaimed players by fans at the US Open, visited the tournament's press room to chat with the media before the start of the last Grand Slam of the season. The American arrives with sky-high confidence after reaching the final in Cincinnati, where he fell to the world number 1, Jannik Sinner. Frances was asked about his opinion on the doping issue of the Italian. Did he end up revealing his thoughts?

- Returning to the top rankings alongside other Americans

"Americans have been playing well for a long time. It is nice to be back up there with them. Obviously, I want to get closer to where I want to be, in the top 10, and upward from there. So last week was a good step towards achieving that."

- Opinion on the 'Sinner' case

"He is an incredible player. The governing bodies made a decision and enforced it. He was authorized to play, that's more or less all I have to say about that. I wish him all the best at the US Open; I am just excited about what I can do."

- About the video review technology available at the tournament

"I am very happy to have that. I think it is something very significant because there is a lot at stake. Some things that happened last week, I believe, cannot occur in the elite. We are talking about the top of the game, the biggest tournaments apart from the Slams. I think this will be a good thing. Technology nowadays is very good, and I think it should be covered in that way."

- Is he a different player when confident?

"I think there is a big difference. One thing you can see is that I enjoy it more when I'm confident. The level of fear I impose on my opponents is there. I am more aggressive and much more self-assured. I also encourage the crowd to participate, and I play with much more passion and energy than when I am not confident. I believe there are two different Frances when I am in that 'mood,' and I think it is a good thing for the game."

- About Djokovic's Olympic gold

"I know how much he wanted it, and he made an incredible effort. Hats off to him. In terms of statistics, I think he has been the greatest player of all time for a while, and now he has sealed it. It's crazy; he's like 45 years old and keeps winning every tournament. It's really good to see what he does. I congratulate him because I know how much that meant to him and his country."

- The challenge of predicting favorites after a challenging year with the Olympics in between

"Everything will change in a couple of matches; you can't really foresee that. It seems so, but I think everything is open for many players this year to have a chance. You can never count out these guys; they are at the top for a reason. It's always different in a Grand Slam. We'll see what happens, but personally, I like where I am, and it's my chance to make it happen."

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