Frances Tiafoe: Tennis Star on the Rise

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Born in Maryland in 1998, Frances grew up at the tennis center where his father worked. Tennis has been part of his life since he was 4 years old.

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His parents fled Sierra Leone's civil war. His dad worked at the tennis center, while his mom worked night shifts as a nurse.

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Frances and his twin brother began tennis lessons at 4. He showed great talent early on.

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In 2015, at age 17, Tiafoe went pro. By 20, he won his first ATP title at Delray Beach.

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In 2019, Tiafoe reached his first major quarterfinal at the Australian Open.

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In 2022, he beat Rafael Nadal and reached the US Open semifinals, the first Black American man to do so since 1972.

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In 2023, he reached World No. 10, and helped Team USA win the United Cup.

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Frances started "Racquets Down, Hands Up" in 2020, a movement for racial justice.

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He won the 2020 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his activism and supports military families through ThanksUSA.

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Tiafoe inspires young athletes around the world, showing that dreams can come true.

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Frances Tiafoe: A future tennis legend. The journey continues.

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Frances Tiafoe: Tennis Star on the Rise

Born in Maryland in 1998, Frances grew up at the tennis center where his father worked. Tennis has been part of his life since he was 4 years old.

Early Life

His parents fled Sierra Leone's civil war. His dad worked at the tennis center, while his mom worked night shifts as a nurse.

Family Background

Frances and his twin brother began tennis lessons at 4. He showed great talent early on.

Starting Tennis

In 2015, at age 17, Tiafoe went pro. By 20, he won his first ATP title at Delray Beach.

Turning Pro

In 2019, Tiafoe reached his first major quarterfinal at the Australian Open.

Australian Open Success

In 2022, he beat Rafael Nadal and reached the US Open semifinals, the first Black American man to do so since 1972.

US Open Breakthrough

In 2023, he reached World No. 10, and helped Team USA win the United Cup.

Rising Star

Frances started "Racquets Down, Hands Up" in 2020, a movement for racial justice.

Social Activism

He won the 2020 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for his activism and supports military families through ThanksUSA.

Humanitarian Work

Tiafoe inspires young athletes around the world, showing that dreams can come true.

Inspiring Others

Frances Tiafoe: A future tennis legend. The journey continues.

Journey Continues

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