Before the Round of 16 matchup, Tiafoe expressed confidence he could knock out Spanish legend Rafael Nadal and post the largest win of his as yet unfulfilled career.

Tiafoe put on the performance of his career Monday to knock 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal out of the U.S. Open 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

The next generation of top American players has struggled heavily against Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in Grand Slams. Tiafoe broke through by winning, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Frances Tiafoe celebrates after winning a point against Rafael Nadal, of Spain, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in New York.

NEW YORK -- Frances Tiafoe's vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled -- overwhelmed, even -- when the last point was over and it hit him that, yes, he had ended Rafael Nadal's 22-match ...

NEW YORK -- Frances Tiafoe's vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled -- overwhelmed, even -- when the last point was over and it hit him that, yes, he had ended Rafael Nadal's 22-match ...

Frances Tiafoe didn't hide that the Wimbledon crowd was getting under his skin but also admitted that he was more annoyed ...

Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semifinals of the US Open on Sept. 3, marking the second time in three years that he reached this stage of the Grand Slam tournament. Tiafoe's victory in the ...

Rafael Nadal and Frances Tiafoe | Image Source: Imagn (L) and Getty (R) August was an action-packed month in tennis, with thrilling events that kept fans on the edge.

The Serbian envisions a beachside toast with Nadal and Federer, honoring the Big Three legacy with margaritas, memories, and ...

Tennis star Frances Tiafoe’s girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, made news just before her beau took the court at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships when she revealed she was hit by a car in London.

Frances Tiafoe ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion at the U.S. Open.