Frances Tiafoe acknowledges AJ Dybantsa after US Open quarterfinal qualification

Frances Tiafoe secured a quarterfinal spot at the US Open after defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (6) on home soil. Following the match, Tiafoe celebrated by pointing toward the Dybantsa family and WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, mimicking a jump shot in their direction. The basketball stars sat in the family box, as Tiafoe and AJ Dybantsa have developed a personal friendship over the summer. Tiafoe, a noted Washington Wizards fan, has publicly expressed interest in the team drafting the top prospect. The tennis player now prepares for a match against Alex Michelsen. The winner of that contest will advance to a semi-final appearance against either Carlos Alcaraz or Ben Shelton.

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