In the latest finish in U.S. Open history, Ben Shelton upset Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7) in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night -- or more like Monday morning since it ended at 3:33 am. After taking the court at 11:05 pm following the day's first three singles matches that all went to a final set, Shelton and Alcaraz slugged it out for four hours and 28 … [Read more...] about U.S. Open tennis: Shelton upsets Alcaraz in five sets, gets Tiafoe in semis
Frances Tiafoe
Cincinnati Masters: Fils wins title in three sets over Tiafoe
Arthur Fils won the biggest title of his career on Sunday afternoon, taking down Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the final of the Cincinnati Open. It was a rapid-fire, see-saw affair that lasted only one hour and 28 minutes despite requiring three sets.The Frenchman had already captured two ATP 500 titles, but he was playing in his first Masters 1000 final. Tiafoe was competing … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Masters: Fils wins title in three sets over Tiafoe
Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 5 at Roland Garros, including Tiafoe vs. Hurkacz
Second-round action at the French Open comes to a close on Thursday...but the heat does not. That will continue through Saturday. The players will once again have to battle not only their opponents but also the conditions as they try to secure spots in the last 32. Among those taking the court on Thursday are Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton.Here are … [Read more...] about Ricky’s tennis picks for Day 5 at Roland Garros, including Tiafoe vs. Hurkacz
Tiafoe to Debut New Lululemon High-Tech Tennis Kit at Indian Wells
Photo credit: Lululemon Frances Tiafoe will be clad in sweat-screening clothes in Tennis Paradise. Tiafoe, known for his prodigious perspiration, will debut lululemon’s sweat-concealing technology wearing the brand’s ShowZero apparel. Lululemon says the technology is designed to “conceal higher volumes of sweat, while ensuring enhanced breathability, moisture … [Read more...] about Tiafoe to Debut New Lululemon High-Tech Tennis Kit at Indian Wells
Frances Tiafoe Joins Ben Shelton in U.S. Clay Court Tennis Field
Photo credit: Lululemon Big Foe is headed back to Houston next spring. Frances Tiafoe will look to play on Final Sunday for the fourth consecutive year when he returns to River Oaks Country Club for the 2026 Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. The 2023 US Clay champion, Tiafoe has finished as runner-up in each of the past two editions … [Read more...] about Frances Tiafoe Joins Ben Shelton in U.S. Clay Court Tennis Field