Frances Tiafoe honored in home state for his contributions to tennis, meets with Maryland Governor

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe has achieved considerable success on the tennis courts in recent months. The American tennis player became a household name after handing 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal his sole Grand Slam defeat of 2022 in the fourth round of the US Open last year.

Frances Tiafoe, who hails from Maryland, recently met with the state’s newly-elected “first ever black Governor” Wes Moore. The 25-year-old was in the company of his family as the State of Maryland awarded him recognition for his “determination, athletic ability, commitment and character” and for “serving as an inspiration to Marylanders of all ages.”

Acknowledging the special day in a post on social media, Tiafoe stated that he was honored to meet Wes Moore and congratulated him on being elected.

"What an honor to meet with Wes Moore, the governor of the great state of Maryland. Congrats on being elected. Also, congrats on being the first ever black Maryland Governor," he said in an Instagram post.

He further expressed his confidence in the governor and remarked that he was looking forward to the great things to come for their state under Moore’s administration.

"I can’t wait to see all the great things to come for our state with you behind us. Wish nothing but the best for you and appreciate all the love, Maryland. I love y’all with everything" he wrote.