“Trying to Win This Damn Thing” – Frances Tiafoe Calls on Home Support After Winston-Salem Open Victory

Frances Tiafoe continued his run at the ongoing Winston-Salem Open with a victory over Thiago Monteiro. The American recorded a straight sets victory over his Brazilian opponent to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament.

After the match, Tiafoe made a simple request in a short, yet hilarious manner to all the fans watching him.

Frances Tiafoe calls on fans to watch his matches at the Winston-Salem Open

While fans divert their attention towards the US Open, the Winston-Salem Open remains unfinished. Although it’s an ATP 250 tournament, it has players like Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Pablo Carreno Busta taking part.

Seeded 13th in the tournament, Tiafoe looks to clinch his second career ATP title since the 2018 Delray Beach Open. Prior to his win over Monteiro, he clinched a convincing win over former World No. 1 Andy Murray, to signal his intent.

After defeating Monteiro yesterday, the 23-year-old requested fans to watch him in an entertaining choice of words. He said, “Guys, come watch me all week, I’m trying to win this damn thing!”

His comment garnered applause from fans at the court in Wake Forest University. While it may seem difficult, the Florida-born player looks sharp on the court, which could aid him in his quest for a second ATP title.

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Tiafoe to face Mikael Ymer in the quarterfinals later today

Just three opponents stand between him and a second career ATP title. The first of those is Sweden’s Mikael Ymer, who he faces in the quarterfinals tonight.

Should Tiafoe win, he will face either 15th seed Carlos Alcaraz Garfia or compatriot Marcos Giron in the semifinals. The American could face tournament favorite Carrena Busta in the final should he make it till there this week.

Can the 23-year-old seal his first title of the 2021 season, just days before the US Open? Only time will tell.

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