The previous season’s US Open saw a stellar display of tennis by the ATP player, Frances Tiafoe. After reaching the semifinal round of the Grand Slam event in New York, the American tennis star established his position in the top echelons of the men’s circuit.

In addition to his breakthrough season, the current world No. 11 player recently clinched his first-ever title on the clay surface. It was a remarkable triumph in Houston as he outclassed every other top opponent without dropping a set. However, Tiafoe isn’t entirely attributing his success to himself, as he recently gave partial credit to his idol, LeBron James.

Frances Tiafoe recently hailed the NBA legend, LeBron James

In a recent interview with ESPN.com, the American tennis star opened up about his dominant victory in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships. Before the start of the ATP Houston, the current world No. 11 player witnessed the NBA clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets. After the game, Frances Tiafoe even got to meet and converse with the Lakers star, LeBron James.

Speaking about his meeting with the 38-year-old basketball player, Tiafoe revealed that it wasn’t the first time when he crossed paths with him. However, he still often finds himself intimidated while conversing with the NBA legend. He said, “Why am I so damp?’ and I guess it’s because I was just so f—ing nervous. “

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Later, the American tennis player also hailed his compatriot’s incredible prowess and longevity in the basketball community. In the process, Tiafoe revealed how James has often been a major source of inspiration for him.

He said, “When you watch him play, and you see what he’s been able to do — it’s his 20th year in the league — and how he plays at such a high level, and then he says to you that he’s following what you’re doing, after that, it’s just like, ‘Man, let me go and have a good week.'”

However, did you know that the NBA legend also heaped praises on the young American tennis star after his remarkable performance at last year’s US Open?

LeBron James also cheered Tiafoe during his breakthrough season

The entire tennis realm was stunned when the current world No. 11 player knocked out the Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal during the previous season’s US Open. Notably, Tiafoe won himself a slew of admirers in the sporting community including the NBA star, LeBron James.

Taking note of his remarkable victory, the 38-year-old basketball player hailed Tiafoe as the ‘Young King’ on Twitter. James further encouraged the young American tennis star to strive for greatness on the court.

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