After last year’s astounding run at the US Open, Frances Tiafoe has set his eyes on his rise. His continuous development on the court has made him one of the rising tennis players in the ATP. It was at Arthur Ashe where he defeated the Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, in the fourth round. Moreover, his bias for his home court is justified but there is something more to it that makes Tiafoe obsessed with Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Tiafoe loves basketball, and he has often been spotted wearing NBA jerseys while practicing on the court. Drawing the entertainment parallel between the two sports, he expressed his love for the aura of Arthur Ashe.

Frances Tiafoe expresses his love for Arthur Ashe Stadium

To claim that Tiafoe is overrating the experience of the stadium would be wrong. The esteemed stadium has seen some of the best tennis matches of all time. It is the same court where Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the US Open amidst the cheers of the electrified crowd. The fans love the thrill and the experience of sitting on the edge of their seats while watching a match unfold. For Tiafoe, his favorite stadium to play at is the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main court at the US Open.

In an interview with Forbes, he said, “There is nothing like Arthur Ashe at night.” But that is not it, the perfect aura is created only when the crowd is high on energy. For him, “Arthur Ashe period, but Arthur Ashe at night. New York at night, everyone’s drunk and the atmosphere, it is crazy.”

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A firm believer in the sport being entertaining, Tiafoe feels fans should be able to see what they pay for. One of the reasons he likes the arena is because the energy of the crowd is free and vibrant.

Tiafoe enjoyed victory with fans in Sydney 

During his United Cup victory, the 25-year-old knew he had to energize the crowd and create the hype they signed up for. After their victory, Tiafoe mingled with the ball kids who had lined up in a queue. He went and tapped each one of their hands giving off a celebratory vibe throughout the hallway.

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That is the kind of energy Tiafoe enjoys for himself. He is currently gearing up for the Miami Open after he fell short of defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters. Do you think the home crowd’s support can let him win the Miami Open? Let us know your views in the comments below.