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Frances Tiafoe is bringing the old American tennis energy once again to the tennis court. Yes, he has made it to the US Open quarterfinals this year, making his intentions regarding the tournament quite clear. While it was a happy moment, he also got an opportunity to laugh out loud, all thanks to his post-match on-court interviewer, Rennae Stubbs, as they enjoyed his victory in an amazing manner.

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Just after the 4th-round victory, Serena Williams‘ former tennis coach shared some amazing fun moments while she pulled the 25-year-old American tennis player’s leg. Right after this, she detailed her temptation to poke Tiafoe after the victory.

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Serena Williams’ ex-coach states the reason behind poking Frances Tiafoe 

The 52-year-old Australian tennis coach is also a successful tennis commentator and interviewer who takes on different roles during the tennis tournament season. And while she recently pulled up her interviewer’s sleeve, she had a little fun conversation with the 10th-ranked tennis player after he won the 4th round against Rinky Hijikata.

After that, the official Twitter account of the US Open shared a clip of the fun conversation regarding how the 41-year-old American tennis legend’s former coach was having a little fun with Tiafoe. Seeing that, she shared that video and wrote, “I couldn’t resist!!” 

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Just like the fun poking, the 23-time Grand Slam Champion’s ex-coach stated how she was tempted to make fun of the US Open quarterfinalist after the victory.

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Nevertheless, she pointed out how, at this moment, the way Tiafoe is playing American tennis is looking good, as the main tennis players are also finally catching up with the American women’s tennis players.

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Although their bond was quite evident during the fun banter, when it came to choosing which American could take on the world number one, Carlos Alcaraz, at the US Open, she picked another tennis player, leaving Tiafoe behind.

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When Williams’ former coach left Tiafoe behind

Even though the Australian tennis coach shares a great connection with the 10th-ranked tennis player, she believes that he is not the American tennis player who can defeat the 20-year-old Spaniard, Alcaraz at the US Open. In a recent interview with Good Morning America, the 52-year-old former Australian tennis player called out Tommy Paul‘s name as the one to watch out for among the current set of American tennis players.

Along with that, she stated how the 14th-ranked tennis player has displayed his potential to do great on the court. Just before the US Open, he also defeated the 2023 Wimbledon champion, showcasing his tennis skills at their best.

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However, what do you think about Stubbs poking fun at Tiafoe? Did you enjoy it? Pen down 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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