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Basketball is one of the biggest sports in the US, and every nook and cranny of the country has been influenced by NBA culture. Even the players of the USTA find themselves to be big fans of the sport. Frances Tiafoe is one such player and is often seen attending NBA games. One of his favorite players is Kevin Durant, star of the Phoenix Suns. Durant, in turn, is also a big fan of the American tennis star. The 2x NBA champion has often talked about Big Foe and praised the energy he brings to the game. As the two adore each other, there is also a common factor between them.

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Both Durant and Tiafoe are from Washington D.C., and the two stars are making their hometown proud with their skills. Both have reached a high status in their sport and are on their way to bringing even better results. Recently, Tiafoe attended a game of the Phoenix Suns, and they won against the Washington Wizards, 140-112.

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Tiafoe shared many pictures from the event on his Instagram page and also added a picture of him and Durant hugging. With the post, he uploaded the caption, “A weekend to remember dope having two dc legends X 🐐🐐22 at the crib. BB3 sooo happy to see you back we missed you dawg. No place like home man.”

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As Tiafoe watched Durant and his comrades demolish the Wizards, Durant saw a similar performance of Tiafoe in the Citi Open in 2023. He even talked about how energetic he seemed.

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Kevin Durant praised Frances Tiafoe’s performance

The Citi Open saw Tiafoe win his opening round match after both sets went to a tie-break. Durant, who was in the stadium for the match, said, “There was a lot of energy in the building. I’m glad he got the win. He’s bringing that energy from this area. He represents right. We’re all proud of him.” Tiafoe couldn’t help but smile at the praise.

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When further asked who would win in a 1v1 in a basketball match, Durant didn’t have to think for long before he took his name. Both athletes have shown great support and continue to uplift each other. We will see them be in attendance for more of their games and share praise for what they do.

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Ripunjay Gaba

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Ripunjay Gaba, a tennis enthusiast-turned-journalist at EssentiallySports, found his way from freelance sports journalism to the publishing house in ES. Here, his writing canvas encompasses the game specifics while finding poetic resonance in covering major sporting events. Ripunjay, a perpetual upgrader, uses avid reading to bring varied flavor to his Tennis reporting. From the Netflix Documentary Break Point to the various Tennis podcasts, his coverage stays diverse. Beyond the world of articles, he extends this commitment to physical well-being with regular workouts, infusing dynamism into both the narratives he crafts and the life he lives. In Ripunjay's world, every keystroke is a step closer to unraveling the essence of tennis.

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