Frances Tiafoe reaches quarterfinals as Teodor Davidov competes at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Frances Tiafoe maintained his undefeated record at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Sunday, advancing past Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. The 11th-seeded American finished the match with a score of 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6), securing his spot in the tournament’s next round. This victory marks his fourth time achieving three consecutive straight-set wins in a Grand Slam career. Meanwhile, 16-year-old wild card Teodor Davidov introduced his ambidextrous playing style to the U.S. Open junior boys' singles draw. Davidov, who utilizes both left- and right-handed forehands and serves, lost his opening match to Connor Doig in a 7-6(4), 6-3 contest. Davidov continues to compete in ITF junior tournaments and select professional events despite the loss.
- •Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- •Frances Tiafoe holds an undefeated 10-0 record at the Louis Armstrong venue.
- •Teodor Davidov lost his junior boys' singles match to Connor Doig 7-6(4), 6-3.
- •Teodor Davidov employs both left- and right-handed serves and forehands during match play.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open recap Day 8: An ambidextrous tennis prospect comes to New York
"Follow The Athletic’s U.S. Open coverage Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 8, a rare sight on the U.S. Open’s outside courts, a perfect record for a U.S. favorite and a champion’s unlikely superpower. How did an ambidextrous tennis prospect arrive at the U.S. Open? Sunday at the U.S. Open, Court 6 played host to something unique before the night session began. Fans sitting on the benches and end
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