Tiafoe: "I am playing the best tennis of my life"

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Frances Tiafoe put Team World ahead on the second day of the Laver Cup before Carlos Alcaraz leveled things later. Nevertheless, the American's victory has been a turning point in his career, as it marks his first win against Daniil Medevdev after six attempts. Thus, the American continues to build on the great sensations he has had since Cincinnati, reaching the final and later the semifinals of the US Open. During the press conference, the Team World member talked about whether he paid much attention to that previous record against the Russian and what has helped him return to consistency.

- Regarding feeling like Roger Federer in the middle of the second set against Daniil

"It was a joke because I saw him there. He always jokes with me whenever we meet, he's a great guy. So I had to mention it. It's also his event, so I thought it would be a nice touch."

- Do you take into account the previous history in matches like this?

"I don't really take it into account; the only thing that matters is now. All the past results, what we have done, is irrelevant. I'm playing some of the best tennis of my life, I made a final in a Masters 1000 and semis in a Slam. When you analyze it, I wonder: 'Why not?' I have a work mentality that leads me to accept things as they are, to fight, to give my best, and see what happens. If one keeps looking at the past, it's like trying to climb Kilimanjaro. I've lost to Daniil many times."

- Fun, key in this format

"It's fun because I do this in regular events. It's fun to see everyone else out of their habitat, relaxing a bit, and enjoying playing at the highest level. I think that's the most important. It's amazing to have teammates, the guys who are the best in the world, and to see their perspectives on the match is great. That helped me reach the goal. The audience, who are on Team Europe's side, I felt today that they were on my side."

- Good results since Cincinnati and return to consistency

"Things come and go. I have always been that guy everyone looked at, very talented and with good opportunities to do special things, to be a top 10 in the world. And many things are going well. Last year, I suffered a tough defeat against Ben at the US Open. I didn't manage that defeat well and then didn't feel like playing much for the rest of the year. I took for granted what was left of the season, plus the change of coach, as things got out of control. Although I don't regret those moments because it's those tough moments that make you appreciate everything and not take for granted that you will always play at a high level. Now, I have a great coach, a good team, and I'm having fun again."

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