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That resulted in a cool, wind-free environment and a louder setting, with applause and yells from fans reverberating in what became an indoor arena - circumstances that favored Tiafoe. Rublev, so they stood around waiting for the retractable roof to be shut. Rain drops began falling just before the start of Tiafoe vs. 17 Caroline Garcia, who beat 18-year-old American Coco Gauff on Tuesday. The other women’s semifinal Thursday will be No. “I wasn’t expecting that at the beginning of the tournament,” Swiatek said. Swiatek is a two-time champion on clay at the French Open but never had been past the fourth round on New York’s hard courts until this year’s run to the semifinals. 6 Aryna Sabalenka, who collected a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory over Karolina Pliskova. 8 Jessica Pegula of the United States 6-3, 7-6 (4) at night. 1 Iga Swiatek won her eighth consecutive match against an opponent ranked in the top 10, all in straight sets, by defeating No. In the women’s quarterfinals Wednesday, No. Tiafoe won 31 of 41 points when he went to the net Rublev only ventured forward 11 times. Tiafoe played aggressive, offensive tennis on Wednesday, never got broken and used 18 aces along with strong volleying to oust Rublev, a Russian who dropped to 0-6 in major quarterfinals. “I kind of imagined he would be at his best by the end of next year.” “It’s taken time for us to get gradually to where we are today,” Ferreira said.

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Tiafoe’s step forward has come with the help of his coach, former pro player Wayne Ferreira, who said the player used to not be “really professional enough,” and pointed to important changes to his habits when it comes to eating - there had been too much chocolate and cookies and not enough breakfasts - practice and work in the gym. “I always say you have to believe in yourself all the time,” Alcaraz said. They played for 5 hours, 15 minutes, and it was terrific tennis. on Thursday, the latest finish in tournament history. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, who saved a match point and came through to edge No. Tiafoe’s first career Slam semifinal will come Friday against another first-timer, No. None of the men left in the bracket this time has ever won a major trophy. Roddick also was the last man from the country to win any Grand Slam singles championship, taking the 2003 U.S. man to get to the semifinals in New York, losing to Roger Federer in the title match 16 years ago. “I just want to go out there and try to give the crowd what they want - and that’s me getting the win.”Īndy Roddick, who was in the Ashe stands Wednesday, was the last U.S. “I love to show the world what I can do,” said the 24-year-old Tiafoe, who is seeded 22nd at Flushing Meadows. 9 seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0), 6-4 behind the backing of a boisterous crowd on Wednesday. Tiafoe managed the tricky task of following up the biggest win of his career, against 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, with another milestone victory, beating No. Most assuredly a showman, and someone striving for years for this sort of success on big stages, Tiafoe sure is enjoying the ride, as are his pals, his parents and the partisan fans, who last celebrated a Grand Slam trophy for a man from the United States two decades ago.

Tiafoe’s girlfriend ran through the nearby double doors, jumped into his arms, gave him a kiss, then wiped away lipstick from his mouth.

As the nine-person line stood together, someone yelled, “Throw up a ‘Dub!'” so Tiafoe and others formed a “W” - as in “Win” - by joining thumbs and index fingers on both hands. Tiafoe shouted, “Let’s pose for a dope photo!” and they obliged. Open semifinals by an American man since 2006, he met up in an Arthur Ashe Stadium foyer with a host of friends, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal among them.Įveryone traded hearty hugs and huge smiles. NEW YORK (AP) - About 20 minutes after Frances Tiafoe earned the first trip to the U.S.

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