Frances Tiafoe is dominating the early rounds of the U.S. Open yet again. The tenth-seeded American easily secured his spot in the third round for the fourth year in a row. He defeated Austria’s Sebastian Ofner in just an hour and 32 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night, with a final score of 6-3, 6-1, 6-4. Tiafoe’s victory sets him up for a match against the 22nd-seeded Adrian Mannarino of France on Friday.
Tiafoe expressed his satisfaction with the match, acknowledging only a minor issue with his early serves. However, he quickly picked up his game and performed exceptionally well from the back of the court, making few mistakes. Tiafoe felt that his intensity and overall performance were much better than in his first match. Reflecting on the match, he stated, “I really feel like I was on him the whole time. It was a good performance. It was solid.”
Ofner struggled throughout the match against Tiafoe’s powerful serves, which prevented him from finding his rhythm. This was the first meeting between the two players, and it was Ofner’s first time playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium. While Ofner struggled to settle in, Tiafoe seemed comfortable and at ease with the support of the home crowd. Tiafoe had an impressive 88% win percentage on his first serve and converted on five out of six break points. He lost only 16 points in 13 service games. Tiafoe’s dominance was evident as he delivered 21 winners and won seven consecutive games between the second and third sets, shutting out Ofner in six games.
Tiafoe has shown remarkable consistency in the first two rounds, displaying the same level of play that led him to last year’s semifinals. He has only dropped 16 games in six sets played so far. The upcoming match against Mannarino may prove to be Tiafoe’s first significant challenge in the tournament. Mannarino, who advanced after a four-set win over Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan, previously defeated Tiafoe in their first encounter back in 2016. However, the two haven’t played against each other in five years, so it will be a high-stakes reintroduction.
Tiafoe acknowledges the toughness of the upcoming match against Mannarino. He describes Mannarino as a skilled player who effectively controls the pace of the game. Tiafoe plans to utilize his own pace and redirect the ball to master the match. Despite the previous loss, Tiafoe is hopeful that history will repeat itself and he will come out victorious. He believes he is playing great tennis and is confident that the home crowd will support him as he aims to keep his momentum going.
In summary, Frances Tiafoe’s journey through the early rounds of the U.S. Open has been impressive. His recent victory against Sebastian Ofner showcases his exceptional skills and sets the stage for an exciting match against Adrian Mannarino. Tiafoe’s determination and confidence in his abilities will surely make for a thrilling contest.
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