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Frances Tiafoe Makes History, Becomes First American Man in US Open Semifinals Since 2006

Tiafoe Stuns Rublev, Reaches Uncharted Territory

In a historic upset, American tennis star Frances Tiafoe has advanced to the semifinals of the 2022 US Open, becoming the first American man to reach this stage of the tournament since Andy Roddick in 2006.

Tiafoe, ranked 26th in the world, pulled off a stunning 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4 victory over world No. 9 Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals.

Tiafoe's Dominant Performance

Tiafoe controlled the match from start to finish, overpowering Rublev with his aggressive serve and groundstrokes.

He fired 18 aces, won 70% of first-serve points, and broke Rublev's serve twice.

Tiafoe's Historic Achievement

With his victory, Tiafoe has achieved several remarkable feats:

• First American man to reach the US Open semifinals since 2006
• First African American man to reach the US Open semifinals since Arthur Ashe in 1972
• Low-ranked player (ranked outside the top 20) to reach the US Open semifinals since Andre Agassi in 2006

Tiafoe's Next Challenge

Tiafoe will face third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, a daunting task but one that Tiafoe is confident he can overcome.

If he can upset Alcaraz, Tiafoe will become the first American man to reach the US Open final since Roddick in 2003.