Tiafoe: "I have the opportunity to win in all four Grand Slams"

The American player, currently ranked twelfth in the world, confesses to having undergone a significant mindset change.

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 22 Jul 2025 | 22.44
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Frances Tiafoe at the ATP Washington 2025 Media Day. Photo: Getty
Frances Tiafoe at the ATP Washington 2025 Media Day. Photo: Getty

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Frances Tiafoe will serve as the number 6 seed in the ATP Washington 2025. The American player, ranked 12th in the world, is one of the tennis players expected to take a significant step at the start of the American tour, with the U.S. capital as the first major event on the calendar.

Tiafoe will fight to gain ground both in matches and in terms of ATP Ranking points, aiming to regain his form after a somewhat disappointing grass court season. Nevertheless, the American can draw on his strong performances at Roland Garros and in Houston.

"It's great to be back home. I think people take it for granted. I've known everyone, from security to staff, for a long time, and everyone is very excited to see me," said Tiafoe about his experience in Washington, as reported by Tennis.com. "This city has shaped the person I am today. To see what the tournament has been, and to now be the face of the event is incredible."

A change in mentality

"It's also amazing to help, to see that more people of color want to watch the sport, play it, be close to it, learn more about it. We used to have some guys who did incredible things, like Arthur Ashe, and we want to keep going, just continue like that. I feel like now I have a chance to win all four Grand Slams, and that changed my mentality.

That made me realize that it doesn't matter what you have or haven't done before. I think if you're ready to start and have the right mindset, if you're happy and have the passion you need, then you can achieve practically anything."

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