Ayan Broomfield is a talented Canadian tennis player and the girlfriend of American tennis star Frances Tiafoe. Born on August 13, 1997, in Ontario, Canada, Ayan has made significant strides in her tennis career, both in singles and doubles competitions.
Ayan’s journey in tennis began at a young age, and she quickly rose through the ranks. She played collegiate tennis at Clemson University, where she was named ACC Freshman of the Year and ITA Carolina Region Rookie of the Year. After two years at Clemson, she transferred to UCLA, where she continued to excel on the court.
In 2014, Ayan made her debut on the WTA Tour at the Coupe Banque Nationale, competing in doubles. Throughout her career, she has won two ITF titles and achieved a career-high ranking of 467 in doubles. Despite the challenges of balancing a professional tennis career and a long-distance relationship, Ayan has been a constant source of support for Frances Tiafoe.
The couple met in 2015 and have been together ever since. Their relationship became public in 2018, and they have been seen supporting each other at various tennis events. Ayan is often spotted in Tiafoe’s players’ box, cheering him on during his matches. Her presence and encouragement have been instrumental in Tiafoe’s success on the court.
In addition to her tennis career, Ayan is also pursuing interests in acting and modeling. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in women’s studies in 2020. Ayan’s multifaceted career and her dedication to both her professional and personal life make her an inspiring figure.
Ayan Broomfield’s story is one of perseverance, talent, and unwavering support. As she continues to pursue her passions, she remains a significant influence in Frances Tiafoe’s life and career, embodying the strength and resilience that define both her and her partner.
Tiafoe at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.20, Frances achieved a 27-20 record in 2024. The American is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat the world no.76 Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5, the world no.61 Alexander Shevchenko 6-4 6-1 1-0 ret. and the world no.13 Ben Shelton 4-6 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3.
Frances Tiafoe will come up against the world no.28 Alexei Popyrin in the 4th round on Sunday at 7:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Frances was the runner-up in Houston (US Men’s Clay Court Championship) and in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open).
Tiafoe won 4 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)