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7. I didn't see his Cincy

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 12:07 PM

Aug 2017

matches. But before he lost to Isner, he won against Alexander Zverev - who is the one many experts expect to be the first of the younger generation to win a Major.

http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/08/alexander-zverev-frances-tiafoe-cincinnati-masters-atp-tennis/68572/

And Zverev had just beaten Federer - albeit a Federer plagued with back issues - to win the title in Montreal!

So Tiafoe really is one to watch.

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Roger Federer survives first round scare against 70th-ranked Frances Tiafoe [View all] BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 OP

This kid is the real thing. CincyDem Aug 2017 #1

I didn't see his Cincy BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #7

You're right, that was a better match. CincyDem Aug 2017 #9

Both Sloane Stephens and BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #10

Thanks for reminding me US OPEN has started..... northoftheborder Aug 2017 #2

What I really liked was how Roger spoke BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #5

I watched the match. He has a lot of talent to be sure. nycbos Aug 2017 #3

True - Roger pulled out of BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #4

great story....and a great talent... dhill926 Aug 2017 #6

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Aug 2017 #8