Ben Shelton Beats Frances Tiafoe to reach 1st US Open final
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Frances Tiafoe was left in tears after his US Open semi-final defeat to Ben Shelton, with footage of the American walking through the players’ tunnel sparking a strong reaction from tennis fans. Tiafoe took the opening set 6-4 but could not hold off Shelton,
Tiafoe and Broomfield met in 2015 as teenagers and have been together ever since. They met through a mutual friend, fellow tennis player Victoria Duval. He confirmed that he "slid in her DMs" in 2018 press conference and then proceeded to ask for her number.
Frances Tiafoe grew up sleeping at a Maryland tennis center with his twin brother. Discover how his parents' sacrifices shaped his rise.
Tennis star Frances Tiafoe sends love to his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, before his semifinal match against Ben Shelton at the 2026 US Open.
Professional tennis player Frances Tiafoe has a close relationship with his twin brother, Franklin Tiafoe, who’s also in the tennis world. Here’s everything to know about Frances Tiafoe’s twin brother,
Frances Tiafoe went home to Maryland this offseason, training at the facility where he discovered the sport as a child in College Park.
His story is rooted in his parents' escape from Sierra Leone, immigrant resilience and a personal faith that has helped him navigate the pressures of professional tennis. Frances Tiafoe was born on January 20, 1998, in Hyattsville, Maryland, to Sierra Leonean parents. He has an identical twin brother, Franklin.