Frances Tiafoe channels Knicks energy in US Open quest for American title

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Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open and hopes to channel the New York Knicks' championship energy to end the American Grand Slam drought, despite being a Washington D.C. sports fan. Tiafoe defeated Rei Sakamoto in three sets Wednesday night, with celebrity Knicks fan Ben Stiller watching. He texted Stiller congratulations on the Knicks' title run, noting their dedication, but jokingly predicted his Wizards would win next year. The 28-year-old is among American players aiming for the first U.S. Open men's title since Andy Roddick in 2003. He faces Valentin Vacherot next, a player he has never met, and plans to study tape to prepare.


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