In a surprising and humorous turn of events at the Cincinnati Open 2024, Frances Tiafoe added a touch of levity to the otherwise serious atmosphere of the tournament. After losing to Jannik Sinner in the final, Tiafoe decided to photobomb Sinner’s trophy photoshoot in a rather unconventional manner.
As Sinner posed with his trophy, celebrating his victory and his rise to the World No. 1 ranking, Tiafoe appeared in the background, flashing a middle finger. This unexpected gesture left Sinner and his team in fits of laughter, showcasing the camaraderie and light-hearted spirit between the two competitors.
Tiafoe’s antics came after a tough match where he was defeated by Sinner in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2. Despite the loss, Tiafoe managed to find humor in the situation, reflecting his resilient and playful personality. His photobombing moment quickly became a talking point, highlighting the lighter side of professional tennis.
This incident also underscored the close relationship between Tiafoe and Sinner. During his runner-up speech, Tiafoe congratulated Sinner on his achievements and jokingly asked him not to beat him at the upcoming US Open. This playful banter and the photobombing incident added a memorable and entertaining chapter to their rivalry.
Overall, Tiafoe’s photobombing moment was a reminder that even in the high-stakes world of professional sports, there’s always room for humor and friendship.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Currently ranked no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 19th of August when he beat world no.20 Francis Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati to win his 16th career title.
Currently, during this year the Italian owns a 48-5 record. Sinner conquered 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Sinner will compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.
Frances Tiafoe in 2024
Ranked world no.20, Tiafoe played his last contest on the 19th of August when he was defeated by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
This season Tiafoe has achieved a composed 24-20 win-loss record. Frances Tiafoe’s best result of the current season was reaching the final in Houston and Cincinnati.
Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe faced off 5 times. Their actual head to head record is 4-1 for Sinner.