Frances Tiafoe reaches third round at the US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday night after a straight-sets victory against Rei Sakamoto. Playing on Louis Armstrong Stadium, the American recorded a 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 win to remain in the tournament. The result extends his streak of reaching at least the third round in each of the last seven years at this event. Tiafoe entered the match following a challenging three-set opening round against Martin Damm Jr. He now prepares for further competition as the tournament field narrows, with potential high-profile matchups emerging in later rounds. The No. 11 seed maintains his form following a successful summer campaign that included a title in Halle and a final appearance in Cincinnati.
- •Frances Tiafoe defeated Rei Sakamoto 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 on Wednesday night.
- •The match took place on Louis Armstrong Stadium during the US Open.
- •Tiafoe has reached the third round in seven straight US Open appearances.
- •The No. 11 seed previously secured a tournament title in Halle this season.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — US Open news: Frances Tiafoe keeps hot streak alive after second-round win
"Frances Tiafoe has made a name for himself time and time again at the U.S. Open , and he is doing so once again this summer. On Wednesday night, the American pushed his way into the third round with a decisive 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 win over Japanese qualifier Rei Sakamoto on Louis Armstrong Stadium. With this win, Tiafoe reached the third round at each of […] The post US Open news: Frances Tiafoe keeps hot streak alive after second-round win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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