Frances Tiafoe’s U.S. Open run nearly was cut short by his countryman.
Only one of Tiafoe or Martin Damm Jr. could go on in hopes of ending the 23-year Grand Slam title drought for American men, but Tiafoe prevailed after rallying from down two sets to one to take a 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the Florida native.
“Tennis is tennis, and obviously it’s fitting to have it here in New York,” Tiafoe said during his on-court interview. “It was a crazy match. He had such a good serve. … In the last two sets, I just wanted to be tough. … I’ve won matches this year that I shouldn’t have.”
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