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Frances Tiafoe was basking in admiration during the second round of the US Open. Not only did he display great tennis on the court against Sebastian Ofner, but he also made a humble gesture for his special fan after the match. While he was waiting to have some big names cheer him during his match, he finally had his own moment in the US Open with a well-known personality cheering him on.

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Just a few days ago, after the first round, the 25-year-old tennis player shared his desire to have the 44th President and his wife at his match. But while somewhere his chances looked quite blurred, he got compensated by having another popular face in the stands.

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Frances Tiafoe receives a special cheer-on 

The 10th-ranked tennis player is ready to move forward in the tournament with his amazing tennis skills. Last year, he experienced the motivation of a well-known personality’s presence. And now for this year’s US Open, Pusha T was present at Flushing Meadows to support Tiafoe. Not only that, even the 2022 US Open semi-finalist made the humble gesture of meeting him just after he claimed victory on the tennis court.

A video of the American tennis player thanking the Mercy singer was shared by the official X page of the US Open.

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Nevertheless, after playing the final shot of the second round, Tiafoe ran into the crowd just to meet the 46-year-old American rapper and shook hands with him. He not only met him but also thanked him for his amazing support by going for a unique gesture that is often done by the tournament winners after the tournament final.

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Thus, he had a celebrity visitor for the first time at the US Open this year to encourage him in his hometown Grand Slam competition. The American rapper, on the other hand, was not on his list of people he wanted to see support him during the tournament.

When Tiafoe’s US Open desire went to Coco Gauff

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Although he missed the tournament’s opening round action despite Barack Obama, John McEnroe, and Maria Sharapova gracing it, Tiafoe’s desire, made its way to another American at the same time.

Last year, the 25-year-old tennis player was creating history by becoming the first American player to reach the semi-finals of the tournament after a long time. He had former First Lady Michelle Obama in the crowd cheering for him. But now, as a tennis player, after the first-round victory in the post-match press conference, he talked about playing again in front of Barack Obama and his wife.

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However, the 10th-seeded tennis player’s desire was fulfilled by his 19-year-old compatriot, Coco Gauff, as her opening action was enjoyed by popular faces. Nevertheless, what do you think about the 25-year-old tennis player’s grateful gesture after the second round? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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