It remains to be seen, however, whether he will have recovered enough from his marathon to hold the dragee high for Frances Tiafoe. Five years his senior, the American hopeful seemed to stagnate for a long time after a promising first quarter at the Australian Open in 2019. Until now, watching a Big Foe match was the assurance of attending a show at the uncertain result.
But the native of Hyattsville took a serious step during the fortnight. Always as lively and aggressive, he now appears as a serene player sure of his strength, which obviously does not prevent him from putting on a show and haranguing the crowd at each of his outings. “I love playing in front of such a crowd so muchhe confided in a press conference. I feel like that’s what we train hard for: show the world what we can do and not be shy or scared. I feel good when people appreciate my efforts and the level of play. It means a lot to me to see all these people who support me. I just want to keep going out there and try to give the crowd what they want: victory.“.
