The rains in Houston Texas couldn’t stop destiny as Tiafoe ran through his opponents like hot knife through butter, beating every single one of them in straight sets to hoist the River Oaks ATP 250 Championship trophy.
Frances Tiafoe the heir apparent to the great Arthur Ashe who rose to global prominence after dispatching perennial global star and top ranked Rafael Nadal in the early rounds of the 2022 US Open and would go on to make a spectacular run reaching the semifinals, equaling the feat of the legendary Arthur Ashe, as the only black male tennis player in history to every reach the
Frances Tiafoe the heir apparent to the great Arthur Ashe who rose to global prominence after dispatching perennial global star and top ranked Rafael Nadal in the early rounds of the 2022 US Open and would go on to make a spectacular run reaching the semifinals, equaling the feat of the legendary Arthur Ashe, as the only black male tennis player in history to every reach the
Flushing Meadows semis in 50 years, was at it again in Houston Texas, where he achieved a milestone in his young career, winning his first ever ATP men’s clay court title against Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets; 7-6, 7-6.
His win in Houston Texas which was also his second career title and first on clay shows the amazing improvement of the player who showed poise and confidence throughout, even with a very bad weather situation as a backdrop to his championship run.
Ranked number one for the tournament marred by heavy rains in the first couple of days and with a crowd cheering him on all the way, chanting his name at every chance they got, the young star showed grit and confidence and appreciation for the warm reception given by the Houston crowd and promised to make Houston a perennial stop on his pro career tour going forward.
In the lead up to the final day and after his quarterfinals victory over Australian Jason Kubler, Tiafoe gave an Interview on the Africa Sports Report Podcast and spoke on a range of issues ranging from his appreciation of his Sierra Leonean roots and gave perspective to what it meant to be an American born athlete that has been blessed to play the game of Tennis that he loves so much.
His win in Houston Texas which was also his second career title and first on clay shows the amazing improvement of the player who showed poise and confidence throughout, even with a very bad weather situation as a backdrop to his championship run.
Ranked number one for the tournament marred by heavy rains in the first couple of days and with a crowd cheering him on all the way, chanting his name at every chance they got, the young star showed grit and confidence and appreciation for the warm reception given by the Houston crowd and promised to make Houston a perennial stop on his pro career tour going forward.
In the lead up to the final day and after his quarterfinals victory over Australian Jason Kubler, Tiafoe gave an Interview on the Africa Sports Report Podcast and spoke on a range of issues ranging from his appreciation of his Sierra Leonean roots and gave perspective to what it meant to be an American born athlete that has been blessed to play the game of Tennis that he loves so much.
He intimated that in the future he intends to set up his foundation through which he will like to help in developing sporting facilities in Sierra Leone ranging from Tennis Courts, to basketball Courts and Soccer fields giving the less fortunate athletes in the country a chance and opportunity to make manifest their ambitions and destinies.
He would go on to talk about and show his admiration for fellow global Hollywood Star Idris Elba who he shares Sierra Leonean roots with, that he can’t wait to connect with him at some point in time in the future.
Tiafoe concluded and expressed that he cannot wait to re-visit Sierra Leone home of his parents and experience the joy of the reception that he anticipates he will receive upon landing in the country.
He would go on to talk about and show his admiration for fellow global Hollywood Star Idris Elba who he shares Sierra Leonean roots with, that he can’t wait to connect with him at some point in time in the future.
Tiafoe concluded and expressed that he cannot wait to re-visit Sierra Leone home of his parents and experience the joy of the reception that he anticipates he will receive upon landing in the country.
By Leslie Koroma Sr
CEO & Editor in Chief - African Sports Monthly Magazine & Website
Founder/CEO - Africa Sports Ventures Group
CEO & Editor in Chief - African Sports Monthly Magazine & Website
Founder/CEO - Africa Sports Ventures Group
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