in a new dimension: That’s how Americans feel Francis Tiafoe, the current No. 17 in the world. The American started his season well, winning United Cup 2023 with the United State and imposes itself on him The first two meetings of the Australian Open.
Tiafoe beat the German in the first round Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-3 6-7 (5) 7-6 (6) and Chinese youth Juncheng Shang For 6-4 6-4 6-1. In the third round we will have to face the Russians Karen Khachanov And it will be a test of maturity for him, who, however, already showed at last year’s US Open that he is more aware of his own potential.
“I have evolved a lot from my personal point of view and the stupid things done in the past have made me understand many things. I’m a quarter-finalist in 2019 here in Melbourne, but I was so young and it was all new to me. Now things have changed and I had to go back to The Challengers to find myselfTiafoe said at a news conference.
The American was hoping to cross Rafael Nadalthe one who beat him precisely in the quarter-finals four years ago, but who imposed himself against him in the round of 16 in New York in 2022. To “banish” this complacency was his compatriot Mackenzie MacDonald In the second round, he was also good at taking advantage of Rafa’s physical problems.
“I would have liked to have played against him, but Mackenzie had a great game and he will certainly have something to tell his future grandchildren, having defeated one of the “goats” clubs. I focus on myself, I know I have improved many aspects of my game, especially in serving, and that gives me confidenceTiafoe concluded.
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