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25-Year-Old American Tennis Star Frances Tiafoe Turns on His Goofy Self as He Lights up the Room With His Free-Wheeling Singing Skills

Published 08/13/2023, 3:50 PM EDT

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Frances Tiafoe is not only known for the miracles that he does on the court but also for his off-court drama. Apart from doing charity, he is also known to be very jolly off the court. Renowned not only for his serious nature during matches but also for his infectious smile and joyous nature beyond the court, Tiafoe brings a dynamic presence to the world of tennis. Recently, his magnetic charm attracted the company of Blair Henley, a distinguished American caster and analyst, as they joined forces on the ongoing Canadian Open stage.

The caster took to Instagram to share a very laughable moment that shows the funny side of Frances Tiafoe and why is he such a fan favorite.

 A playful exchange between Frances Tiafoe and Blair Henley

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In a candid moment, tennis star Frances Tiafoe and sportscaster Blair Henley engaged in a light-hearted exchange that showcased their dynamic rapport and sense of humor. As they prepared for an event, Blair handed Frances a line to sing: “With glowing hearts we see thee rise”.

However, Frances playfully chose to imitate Blair’s voice, prompting laughter from those present. Amidst the laughter, Blair gently reminded Frances to use his voice for the line, to which he responded with an enthusiastic agreement, vowing to “let it rock.”

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This snippet of their conversation highlights not only the genuine bond between the two but also Frances Tiafoe’s willingness to embrace spontaneity and inject levity into serious moments. The exchange between the two captures the essence of athletes’ nature behind the scenes at the sets of the Canadian Open.

Talking about the Canadian Open, Frances Tiafoe was once again the center of attraction after controversy erupted in his match against Milos Raonic.

Tiafoe awarded the set point despite touching the net

It was during the first set of the match. It went into tie-breakers. With the score 13-12 in favor of the American Tiafoe, something unusual happened. With the set on the line, Tiafoe sprinted towards the net to respond to a Raonic net cord that landed on Tiafoe’s side of the court. Despite Tiafoe’s effort to reach the ball, his forward momentum caused him to make contact with the net before the ball could complete its second bounce.

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At that moment, the chair umpire went ahead and awarded the point in the Canadian player’s favor. However, later he reversed his decision and it went Tiafoe’s way. However, the decision was not liked by many and it went under serious controversy. Unsatisfied with the decision, Milos went to the higher supervisors to complain about the situation but nothing could be done.

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Thus, he has also been under some controversies during his playing career as well. However, being a tennis player, you’ll have to go through some of these unwanted situations. Also, Frances Tiafoe’s jolly nature and his ability to seamlessly transition from playful imitation to genuine engagement mirror the multi-faceted personalities that thrive in the world of sports.

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Akshat Gaur

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and has been writing since then. With over two years of experience in the world of sports journalism, specifically tennis journalism, Akshat is someone who is immensely passionate about covering the ATP and the WTA Tour.
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Arijit Saha