Frances Tiafoe recalls his victories over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - "It's stuff to tell the grand-kids one day"

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe had a historic 2022 season, which included victories over tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

The 24-year-old, who came from humble beginnings, recently revisited the turning point in his career when he scored a crucial win over four-time US Open champion Nadal in the fourth round at Flush Meadows, which he backed up with victory over Andrey Rublev to reach his maiden Grand Slam semifinal in front of his home crowd.

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Tiafoe also celebrated his win over the iconic pairing of Federer and Nadal at the 2022 Laver Cup, as he partnered with countryman Jack Sock during the Swiss Maestro’s swansong.

“If I was to sum it up, I would say that it was a blessing. That run I had in the US Open, to then back it up with the Laver Cup. To do it in the States and to do it in London, in one of the most iconic arenas – it’s stuff you’re always going to remember. It’s stuff to tell the grand-kids one day,” Frances Tiafoe remarked in a video for ATP Tour.

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The American also acknowledged the impact his US Open showing had on his career and called beating the Spaniard his “favorite match of the season.”

“Favorite match this season, I mean, definitely, I’d say beating Rafa. Life changing day. I feel like I broke social media that day so, that was pretty cool,” he noted.