Frances Tiafoe won the title in Houston, surviving a week full of rain delays. After conquering the final over world no.73 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-61 7-66, the flamboyant American didn’t miss the chance to celebrate the title by jumping in the pool. This is the video.
This is how we celebrate 🙌#USClay | @FTiafoe pic.twitter.com/ISKq6maNMa
— Fayez Sarofim & Co. US Clay (@mensclaycourt) April 10, 2023
Tiafoe in Houston, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked no.15, the American has managed to achieve a compiled 19-5 win-loss record in 2023. Frances is currently playing in Houston where he bested the world no.152 Steve Johnson 6-2 6-4, the world no.71 Jason Murray Kubler 6-4 6-4, the world no.123 Gijs Brouwer 6-4 6-1 and the world no.73 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-61 7-66.
Frances Tiafoe will take on the world no.41 Jiri Lehecka in the 1st round. They have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
The American conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Australia and Houston.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) after Barcelona. The main draw will start on the 17th of April.