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$152,000,000,000 Global Powerhouse’s Color-packed Frances Tiafoe Creation Takes His Girlfriend Back to the American Tennis Star’s US Open Heroics

Published 08/29/2023, 10:54 AM EDT

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Frances Tiafoe astounded the tennis realm after he took down none other than Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the 2022 US Open. The phenomenal run in Flushing Meadows last year has made Tiafoe the new American hope who can bring the US Open men’s trophy back home this year. While he is dealing with the immense expectations of his compatriots, his proud girlfriend Ayan Broomfield is boosting his morale in a unique way.

By giving him a shout-out over a new Nike launch at the US Open this year, the Canadian tennis player continues her streak of hailing her boyfriend during his matches. Even off the court, she makes sure to become his biggest cheerleader by promoting his off-court endeavors.

Ayan Broomfield gives a shout-out to the Nike endeavor of her boyfriend Frances Tiafoe

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The American tennis player rose to the spotlight after his jaw-dropping performance last year at the US Open. This has led Tiafoe to sign an astounding deal with sports apparel giants, Nike.

Tiafoe recently launched his custom Nike tennis shoes in orange-brown-white shades. Subsequently, his beloved girlfriend, who has always been proud of his both on and off-court endeavors, has hailed this new move of her boyfriend.

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An Instagram video by Sneaker Center showed Ayan Broomfield enthusiastically cheering her boyfriend’s latest endeavor. She could be seen showing off the new custom Nike sneakers to the camera. She happily said, “They have his name on the back, and if you can look closely here; it says his name.”

Furthermore, she talked about Tiafoe’s last year’s performance as she added, “Last year Frances did really well, and he was the first African-American male to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since 1968.” Paying an ode to the first one who did it, she added, “In 1968, that man was Arthur Ashe.”

Finally, she once again wished her boyfriend well, and added, “That was pretty cool what he did last year and we’re hoping he has another phenomenal this year. These are his custom Nike tennis shoes.” 

Tiafoe is on a mission bigger than envisioned by the Americans. He wants to change the course of history, which was started by none other than Arthur Ashe.

Tiafoe on changing the history of tennis 

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The American tennis star has a deeper and bigger motive to excel on the court. It is all about bringing in more diversity and entertainment to the court for Tiafoe.

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As reported by the New York Times, Tiafoe looked back upon how it took an African American 50 years to make it to the semi-finals of the US Open. That is why he wants to change this narrative and wishes to not wait another 50 years for another African-American man to achieve this feat.

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The Williams sisters have paved the way for diversity in the WTA. Do you think Tiafoe can do the same in the ATP? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Tony Thomas