Social media was befuddled by the mess that Frances Tiafoe creates around the chair where he sits during breaks between games. On TV, viewers saw a pile of shoes, clothes, and racquets. Tiafoe’s mess is in stark contrast with how tidy Nadal keeps his area.

At the 2022 US Open, Tiafoe reached the semifinals for the first time in his career. He beat Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev on his way to the semifinals.

Frances Tiafoe, who comes from humble beginnings, has been an inspiration for many. Even Michelle Obama showed up to watch his semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz.

The United States is looking for its first men’s grand slam champion since Andy Roddick’s win at the 2003 US Open.