Frances Tiafoe continues to cruise through the early rounds of the U.S. Open.
The No. 10-seeded American secured a spot in the third round for the fourth straight year after defeating Austria’s Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 in a brisk hour and 32 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night.“Really good match,” said Tiafoe, who sported a turquoise set on the court. “The only part I can complain about is how I served early in the match. But I picked it up, for sure. From the back of the court I was really solid, clinical, not many mistakes at all.
Frances Tiafoe celebrates during his 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 win over Sebastian Ofner in the second round of the U.S. Open.It was the first time these two players ever squared off, as well as Ofner’s first time competing under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.While Ofner never quite settled in, Tiafoe appeared to be right at home with the home crowd behind him.
Tiafoe posted an impressive 88 win percentage on his first serve, in addition to converting on five of six break points.There were several moments of pure dominance from Tiafoe, who blasted 21 winners and went on a seven-game tear between the second and third sets.Tiafoe has been rock solid through the first two rounds, showing that same spark he had during his breakout run to the semifinals in Flushing Meadows last year.
“Got him there, so hopefully repeat the same thing and keep it pushing. I’m playing great tennis. Yeah, I’m going to have the crowd with me.
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