Tiafoe becomes only third African-American male player in top ten ever in ATP Rankings

Following his spectacular title run at the Stuttgart Open last week, Frances Tiafoe achieved another milestone as he saw his ranking rise enough to become the third African-American male tennis player to break into the top 10 in the ATP Rankings.

Tiafoe defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in Sunday's final, securing his third career ATP title. Furthermore, he climbed two spots to reach a new career-high ranking of World No.10.

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As a result of the Maryland native's new ranking, he joined a select group of tennis players. Tiafoe became just the third African-American male to be ranked in the top ten, following tennis legend Arthur Ashe and James Blake. Ashe reached a career-high of World No.2, whereas Blake was ranked as high as 4th in the world.

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Frances Tiafoe opens his champagne on court & shares some with Jan Lenard-Struff Welcome to the Top 10, Big Foe 🍾

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