Frances Tiafoe could be among the best classified American tennis professionals, but it is true that he is a little dazzled like anyone else.
During a recent interview in “The pivot” In the podcast, the 2024 US Open semi-finalist talked about his huge success and the recognition that came with it, including the attention from other celebrities and athletes.
Frances Tiafoe, pictured, in action during her match against Alexei Popyrin on day seven of the 2024 US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)
“I’ve said it in real time, with whoever I’m with, like, ‘Hey, I’m here taking pictures with Taylor Swift,'” Tiafoe said, adding that he’s certainly a “Beyoncé type.”
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“But right now I’m like, man, this is crazy, she’s the biggest star here.”
Tiafoe, 26, said the turning point in his career was when he defeated tennis legend Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the tournament. US Open 2022. Victory would take him to the quarterfinals, making him the youngest American at age 24 to reach the quarterfinals since Andy Roddick did so in 2006.
However, shooting with Swift is just the tip of the iceberg.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sing at the US Open. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/GC Images)
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“Trav and Mahomes, they say ‘Hey, we have to keep you in mind.’ [Kansas City]. For them to say that is crazy to me and then they rolled out the red carpet for me,” he continued. “It’s crazy because playing tennis and being able to reach so many people and people want to meet me and hang out and do things. “Those are the reasons you do what you do.”
Despite enjoying the company of celebrities, Tiafoe also enjoys his relationship with fans.
“A lot of people can see themselves in you… I’m just a normal guy, man. I’m just a guy from Maryland who loves tennis.”
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pose for a photo while watching a play between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz during the men’s singles final of the US Open tennis championship. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Tiafoe did not go into details about when the meetings with Swift, Kelce and Patrick Mahomes took place, but the Kansas City Chiefs The duo were seen at the 2024 US Open for the men’s singles final between American Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner.
