American tennis star Frances Tiafoe took some friendly shots at compatriot Jessica Pegula in an attempt to navigate a sponsorship deal with a popular fast food chain.
Following his title run in Houston last weekend, Tiafoe revealed his desire to team up with fast food giants Chick-fil-A. The 26-year old took to Instagram to announce his intentions.
Tiafoe recently inked a sponsorship with Miami Open sponsor Stella Artois, an this prompted Pegula to publicly question how she could score a deal with the brand. The beer company was quick to respond, inking Pegula to an endorsement deal.
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