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Tiafoe and What It Means to Save Match Points: "You Feel Invincible"

Mónica Barberá… - 7 Oct 2024
Frances Tiafoe in Shanghai 2024. Photo: Getty

Frances Tiafoe already knows what it's like to win at the ATP in Shanghai by defeating local player Zhou Yi in straight sets. This is his first victory on Asian soil this season after his participation in the Laver Cup and following his admission to being in one of his best moments. The American praised the great work of his compatriot Tommy Paul there, having to save several match points against Alejandro Tabilo. Tiafoe confessed in the press conference what it feels like when that happens: "I think the last time I did it was against Holger Rune in the Cincinnati semis. It's a great feeling. You're like, 'darn, I'm out of the tournament' and then, 'oh, I'm still in the tournament'. You feel invincible for about 24 hours until the next match starts, feeling like you're living a second life."

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