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Frances Tiafoe

Athlete

Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player known for being a two-time US Open semi-finalist.

Notable Quotes

"I think the Open is great because you get all types of people that want to come and watch tennis."
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"It's an out-of-body experience, no question. No real explaining that type of feeling."
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"He's a hell of a player and he easily could have won today. Shout out to Alex Michelsen."
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