Frances Tiafoe amazes the crowd with incredible Houston victory

Tennis News

Ryan Jarvis
April 10, 2023

Frances Tiafoe has undoubtedly become a crowd favourite with his tremendous talent and creative celebrations. The 25-year-old has recently proven his ability with an excellent performance against Tomas Martin Etcheverry to claim his second title in Houston.

The American amazed the crowd with his recent victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Sunday’s final at the Fayez Sarofim &Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Their match ended after one hour and 53 minutes, with a score of 7-6(1), 7-6(6). This saw the American return to the winner’s circle for the first time since his first trophy at Delay Beach in 2018.

“I don’t know you that well, but I know you real well after today. It was an absolute war and an unbelievable final. I hope you guys [in the crowd] all enjoyed it, because that’s what it’s about.” Said Tiafoe to his opponent during the trophy ceremony.

Tiafoe loves his fans and was very grateful for their support at the final.

“My second title, here in Houston on U.S. soil, so thank you!” said the American to his supportive fans.

Tiafoe has earned himself the top seed at an event for the first time in his career after completing his entire Houston run in two days. The 25-year-old won two matches on Saturday and carried that winning streak into the semi-final on Sunday to best Gijs Brouwer, before going on to clinch the title.

The star certainly wowed the crowd with some incredible shot-making throughout the championship match and produced some of his most incredible points during some crucial moments.

The match saw some incredible moments, with Tiafoe showing his lethal attacking power and stylish flair. However, the American found himself in a tight situation after briefly dropping his level towards the end of the second set.

Although, Tiafoe showed his professionalism and excellent mental strength to power himself to the win. After restabilising himself from 1/3 and 3/5 in the second-set tie-break, he was able to claim some intense rallies. He then went on to finish the match in style with his 12th ace of the match.

The American will be in awe as he gets moved up to No. 11 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings after his trophy lifted him up four places to claim a new career high. Argentina’s Etcheverry has also found himself moving up in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings to a new career high at No. 59.

Tiafoe celebrated in style with some of the other competitors, with a plunge into a pool to show his excitement and possibly reassure himself that he wasn’t dreaming.