Source: Essentially Sports
Frances Tiafoe delivered one of the standout performances of the US Open by knocking out 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round. Tiafoe won the match in straight sets with scores of 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6), marking a notable achievement as it was only the second victory for Tiafoe in their eight career meetings. Medvedev had previously dominated their head-to-head series with a 6-1 record. This win propels Tiafoe into the quarterfinals, where he continues to chase his first Grand Slam title. Tiafoe's impressive performance highlights his potential as a serious contender in the tournament, especially as he aims to end the long-standing drought for American men at Grand Slam events, which has lasted since Andy Roddick's victory in 2003.
