Frances Tiafoe rushes out of press conference after securing semifinal spot

Frances Tiafoe reached the semifinals of the 2026 Cincinnati Open after defeating Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 7-5 in the quarterfinals. Following the match, Tiafoe experienced cramps and abruptly left his press conference after apologizing for the disruption. Despite uncertainties around his participation due to a recent hand surgery, he expressed confidence heading into his semifinal match against Brandon Nakashima, with whom he has a strong 6-1 head-to-head record. Tiafoe's pursuit of his first ATP Masters 1000 title continues as he prepares to face Nakashima, who he has previously beaten at the Mexican Open earlier this year. The winner will meet the victor of the match between Arthur Fils and Flavio Cobolli in the final.

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