"Never be afraid to dream big because if a guy like me can do it so can y'all" - Frances Tiafoe encourages the next generation after his amazing season

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe expressed self-gratitude for reaching great heights this year and encouraged the younger generation to have ambitious dreams.

The 24-year-old enjoyed a successful 2022 campaign, reaching the semifinals of the US Open in front of his home crowd. He grabbed everyone's attention by upsetting Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the US Open, becoming the first American to overcome the Spaniard at a Major since wildcard James Blake in 2005.

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Tiafoe took to social media to express his gratitude, claiming that 2022 had been a great year for him and that he still has a lot more to give. He also encouraged the younger generation to set high goals, saying that if he could do it, anyone could.

“I just wanna come on here and first in foremost thank the man above. Everyone is granted a gift and I just wanna say thank you for granting me the gift of tennis," Tiafoe captioned in a post on Instagram. "2022 has been such a ride for me. I really can’t put it into words. It’s been a year I’ll never forget.

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“I’m truly thankful and humbled for everything that has come my way this year. It’s crazy because I’m only just starting to scratch the surface. I got a lot more to give to this game and myself. If I can say anything for all you youngins is never be afraid to dream crazy big, because if a guy like me can do it so can y’all. All love see y’all soon. #itsbiggerthantennis#striveforgreatness🚀#whynotme.”