Frances Tiafoe just authored one of the greatest American tennis stories of his generation, DanWolken writes.
With Nadal’s exit following the defeat of No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev on Sunday, this U.S. Open is officially wide open. Marin Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion, is the only major winner remaining in the draw. Nick Kyrgios, who made the Wimbledon final earlier this year and knocked Medvedev out of the tournament
"I know what I can do and I know what I’m capable of doing the next couple matches if that happens," Tiafoe said."But I still feel no pressure. I still feel like I’m not supposed to do anything." But from the very beginning, Tiafoe employed massive groundstrokes and timely serves to put Nadal on his heels. And even when Nadal pulled even in the second set, then took a break lead early in the fourth, Tiafoe kept his composure and responded with even more aggression, finishing the match with 49 winners to Nadal's 33.
"I was not able to hold a high level of tennis for a long time," Nadal said."I was not enough quick on my movements. He was able to take the ball too many times very early, so I was not able to push him back.
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