Frances Tiafoe advances to the US Open quarterfinals by defeating Alexei Popyrin.

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At match point from losing the second set, Frances Tiafoe focused on the silver lining—changing his sweaty clothes. But soon, he wasn’t just changing his outfit; he turned the match around. Tiafoe won the second set and eventually secured his spot in the US Open quarterfinals for the third year in a row, defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3. “Winning that second set was huge,” Tiafoe said. Now, he’ll face No. 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov on Tuesday, aiming for his best Grand Slam result yet.

 

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Frances Tiafoe’s epic comeback after that sweaty wardrobe change was like a masterclass in turning the game around—here’s to hoping he keeps that momentum against Dimitrov!