‘People see themselves in me’: Frances Tiafoe on being a tennis trailbazer in a mainly white sport

Michelle Obama is a fan of the world No 12, who is a vocal supporter of women’s sport, especially basketballFrances Tiafoe is in his element when he talks passionately about the growing presence of black and mixed heritage players at the highest levels of men’s tennis. During a stroll on tournament grounds he reels off the names of players he competes with regularly on the tour. “Now they’re at a position where I have wars with them and go back and forth. So this is great, man. It’s great to see,” he says. “And then you have Giovanni [Mpetshi Perricard], you have Gaël [Monfils], who I looked up to.”Seconds after Tiafoe mentions his name, Monfils suddenly appears from around a corner as if magically summoned by the American’s utterance. His arrival naturally leads to a pause in this interview as an excited Tiafoe greets Monfils by heaping praise on his new haircut, particularly focusing his attention on the Frenchman’s sleek fade. Monfils responds with a compliment of his own: “You’re looking like a wedding day,” he says, laughing. Continue reading...

Comments

Sport news

Jordon Hudson responds to podcast host going public with awkward cold-call story

Newyork Post

Footy legend David Pocock shares the punishing workout that has made him Australia's most jacked politician - so are you fit enough to train like him?

about 3 hours ago

Max Fried joins in Aaron Boone’s frustrations with umpire’s questionable strike calls

Newyork Post

Shane Warne's son reveals the cheeky restaurant move his cricket legend dad pulled - and every Aussie wishes they could do it

about 5 hours ago

Eyewatering price of Travis Kelce's gameday outfit revealed as Chiefs star sits out preseason matchup

Dailymail

The rise of James Trafford: Insiders tell JACK GAUGHAN how the 'octopus' became a future England and Man City No 1 - and why Pep Guardiola paid £30m to bring him 'home'

about 5 hours ago

Dailymail

Why Enzo Maresca may be forced to throw Estevao, 18, into the Chelsea first team: 'Telepathic' understanding with star team mate and comparisons with club legend have made wonderkid impossible to ignore

about 5 hours ago

Hugo Ekitike looks the real deal - but here is why Liverpool MUST make another big signing before the window closes

Dailymail

Revealed: Alejandro Garnacho's stance on possible Chelsea move after Man United set asking price for 'bomb squad' member - as Blues consider defensive signing

about 7 hours ago

Dailymail

Marcus Rashford produces early contender for miss of the season in Barcelona's 5-0 demolition of Cesc Fabregas' Como

about 7 hours ago

Dailymail

Revealed: 'Aston Villa players claim Mason Greenwood SPAT at Amadou Onana', sparking furious clash with Tyrone Mings during feisty pre-season friendly

about 7 hours ago

Dailymail

Luke Littler hits back at group of hecklers after winning the Australian Darts Masters as he says his 'darts did the talking'

about 7 hours ago

Comments

Similar News

'People don't like me at Celtic' – Brendan Rodgers fires crystal clear message to cynics

People just realising all football stadium road signs contain glaring mistake

Channel Nine star stuns his colleagues with VERY risky remarks about trans people and a sexual massage

Furious Indigenous elder reveals why her people are refusing to hold Welcome to Country ceremonies for NRL team

People are only just realising why F1 points go 25, 18, 15 for top three drivers each race

NFL kicks off preseason with moment of silence after shooting that killed 4 people in New York

England's Euros hero Hannah Hampton prepares for heartbreaking goodbye – 'People don't realise'

Watch the confronting moment top jockey racially abuses Aboriginal people on video

Luke Shaw opens up on 'horrible' injury struggles as Man United defender admits he 'couldn't have gone any lower last season' and felt like he 'let a lot of people down'

David Gray repaying Hibs debt to 'wonderful' people he wants rewarded for avoiding the easy decision

Lionesses’ Euro 2025 triumph will ‘inspire people’ and spark change, Wiegman says

People are just realising Lucy Bronze's middle name after playing Euro 2025 with fractured leg

Alex Cora says ESPNers used to start fake MLB trade rumors: ‘People made s–t up’

Fans turn on ‘people’s champ’ Bryson DeChambeau as footage emerges of ‘disgusting behaviour’ towards Open volunteer

Two people expected to be charged after wild brawl at Massachusetts youth baseball playoff game

Inside Daniel Dubois' 'insane' house party thrown just HOURS before defeat by Oleksandr Usyk - after 'disruptive' father invited 70 people 'he didn't know' to his house ahead of Wembley showdown

The Open 2025: People are only just realising how old Scottie Scheffler actually is

The Open: People only now realise why golf scoring system goes albatross, eagle, birdie, par

Chiefs star Rashee Rice gets jail sentence for fleeing Dallas car crash that left several people injured

Gary Lineker was forced to delete Lionesses tweet amid backlash as 'people missed context'

Sport news

Jordon Hudson responds to podcast host going public with awkward cold-call story

Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for whopping $317K to continue record-breaking auction run

Justin Verlander reveals retirement stance as his Giants struggles mount

Russell Martin fails to silence Rangers boo boys as Gassama penalty splits Monday Jury

Motherwell keeper wants to keep fans happy with cup progress

Russell Martin may be delusional and Rangers will do well to fixate on a whole new rival – Keith Jackson

Crystal Palace make Marc Guehi transfer statement as 'crazy' outgoings mean decision is made

Harry Kane makes feelings clear on Tottenham transfer and eyes Premier League impact

Liverpool on red alert as Crystal Palace chairman admits club may be forced to sell £45m-rated Marc Guehi this month

LeBron James unveils latest 'addiction' after NBA trade talks died down

Eagles’ Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson carted off practice field in major injury worry

Monday’s briefing: Palace seal another Wembley win as they await European ruling

Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot drops hint as Reds plan to reignite talks for summer deal

Giants rookie Jaxson Dart eyes $10MILLION penthouse after signing $17m deal

Footy legend David Pocock shares the punishing workout that has made him Australia's most jacked politician - so are you fit enough to train like him?

Max Fried joins in Aaron Boone’s frustrations with umpire’s questionable strike calls

Yankees’ Devin Williams looks like different pitcher for one day after move to boost confidence

Arsenal transfer news: Eberechi Eze deal moves a step closer after Andrea Berta decision

Vintage Sean Manaea no where to be found in second straight Mets start

Will Warren in awe of Ron Guidry, Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day in glimpse of future possibilities

Mike Tomlin’s press conference wraps unexpectedly after Steelers’ preseason win

Rangers’ Adolis Garcia makes jaw-dropping barehanded catch

Man Utd transfer news: Next deal advances as Red Devils continue talks with Ruben Amorim target

Shane Warne's son reveals the cheeky restaurant move his cricket legend dad pulled - and every Aussie wishes they could do it

Eyewatering price of Travis Kelce's gameday outfit revealed as Chiefs star sits out preseason matchup

Dak Prescott caught making bold Cowboys prediction before preseason game with Rams

NRL star Mitchell Moses is busted in wild act that would get him in HUGE trouble in any workplace in Australia

Bailey Smith reveals his dating likes and dislikes as he's spotted getting VERY cosy with Tammy Hembrow

ON THE ROAD finds Queen's Park at a crossroads as Lord Haughey's backing comes to an end

The rise of James Trafford: Insiders tell JACK GAUGHAN how the 'octopus' became a future England and Man City No 1 - and why Pep Guardiola paid £30m to bring him 'home'

Why Enzo Maresca may be forced to throw Estevao, 18, into the Chelsea first team: 'Telepathic' understanding with star team mate and comparisons with club legend have made wonderkid impossible to ignore

Hugo Ekitike looks the real deal - but here is why Liverpool MUST make another big signing before the window closes

Floundering Yankees’ last stand comes with sobering Aaron Judge-Max Fried reality

Jonah Tong, Jett Williams lead group of top Mets prospect promoted to Triple-A

Abdul Carter’s NFL debut was everything Giants could have wanted

Jack McGlynn scores twice late in second half to rally Dynamo to 2-2 draw with Austin

Justin Rose claims FedEx St Jude Championship on third play-off hole

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is mercilessly mocked by NFL fans over bold prediction ahead of new season

White Sox fans get married in a MINUTE and celebrate with 50-foot hot dog in ode to MLB's most inventive owner

Ageless Justin Rose rallies by J.J. Spaun in playoff to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship

Manchester United plan secret friendly to get two players ready for Arsenal clash

Nicolas Jackson asks to join Premier League club but faces Chelsea transfer battle

Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1

Ward solid in NFL preseason debut, leading one scoring drive in Titans' 29-7 loss to Buccaneers

Denis Bouanga's late PK goal rallies LAFC to 2-2 draw with Fire

McBride and Carrington help Minnesota top New York 83-71 in WNBA Finals rematch

Raleigh hits MLB-best 44th homer and Rodríguez connects twice as streaking Mariners top Rays 7-4

Ohtani hits 40th home run of the season in the Dodgers’ game against the Blue Jays

Dante Miller does it all in preseason performance while trying to force way onto Giants roster

Michael Jordan’s boat in line to win $400K second prize for 71-pound fish in prestigious White Marlin Open

What Jets should take out of Justin Fields’ encouraging preseason performance

Andy Pettitte reveals how Mariano Rivera tore Achilles as Yankees Old-Timers’ Day video emerges

Chelsea fans send X-rated message to Mike Maignan after failed transfer talks

Morice Norris gives Lions teammates major surprise just two days after being hospitalized in Atlanta

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill is being 'monitored' by rival teams after doomed trade request

Fans rip into 'sad' Conor McGregor training footage ahead of potential UFC return at the White House

Revealed: Alejandro Garnacho's stance on possible Chelsea move after Man United set asking price for 'bomb squad' member - as Blues consider defensive signing