Tiafoe warns: "I feel like I'm starting to find my place"

The US Open is here and Frances Tiafoe is transforming. The American truly enjoys the energy of New York, and his tennis always flourishes in Flushing Meadows. This year is no exception. However, the world number 12 has been making waves since Cincinnati, where he reached the final, and he is now in the third round of the last Grand Slam of the season after defeating Rei Sakamoto 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-5.

Tiafoe once again showed a special connection with the New York crowd. He confessed this in the press conference following his victory, stating that he prefers to play in Louis Armstrong Stadium rather than Arthur Ashe, as well as sharing his great form and expectations for his next opponent, Valentin Vacherot.

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Tiafoe expressed satisfaction with his second victory at the US Open

"It was a really good match. Obviously, there were some ups and downs, but I'm happy with how I played. I'm glad I was able to wrap it up in three sets. I think he's a young and good player. It's difficult when you don't really know your opponent when you play him for the first time, so overall, I think I played quite well. Well enough to advance, stay in it, and see what happens."

Tiafoe highlighted his great current form

"I want to be here a bit longer. Why not? I feel good at this point in my life, with how I'm feeling. I have a lot of people here, I'm enjoying myself, and I'm treating this like any other tournament. But yes, I feel like I'm definitely starting to find my place, for sure."

"I'm responding well when it matters. I think it's about getting into that flow state. You're calm and just keep moving forward. There's still a long way to go to get where I want to be, but right now I'm happy. I think it was even good to have a little scare in the first round. After that, you really start to get going."

Tiafoe emphasized the passion experienced on Louis Armstrong Court

"I love playing here. I love competing here. Louis Armstrong is great. It has good energy. It has a special atmosphere. Everyone is talking. There are no boxes to hide in. People are really watching the match. There are folks drinking, enjoying, constantly talking. I like it, for sure."

Armstrong gets the Big Foe finish 🔥

Tiafoe gets the job done in three! pic.twitter.com/OBwJ0QnaaB

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Tiafoe supports the presence of influencers at the US Open

"It's great because you have all kinds of people who want to come watch tennis. I think that's the goal: to get all types of people to watch tennis. It doesn't matter what they do. It makes everyone watch tennis, people from all walks of life, different types of people, different professions."

"Personally, I love that. I have no problem with anyone doing anything or coming to watch tennis. Filling the stands, having different ages and all that is huge for our sport. That's all I care about."

Tiafoe is already thinking about his next opponent at the US Open, Valentin Vacherot

"I've never played against him or practiced with him. One of my friends went to college with him, but I really don’t know him. Obviously, he had a heroic run in Shanghai, but he's also had some injuries this year. It will be good. It's going to be a nice match. I'm excited, but again, I don't know too much about him, so I'll study his game," concluded Frances Tiafoe, who is shining in his early steps at the US Open.
 

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