Frances Tiafoe explained how he chose to reset his game following the US Open, focusing on consistency and building new habits during the offseason. He spoke about the importance of perspective and learning how to manage expectations. This conversation was part of the Served podcast hosted by Andy Roddick.

Rising with fellow Americans

Tiafoe highlighted his rise alongside Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, and Reilly Opelka. He described the competitive environment within this group, noting how each player’s success motivates the others to push further.

Facing Alcaraz and Sinner

The discussion also explored the challenge of competing against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Tiafoe acknowledged their talent and stressed the need to adapt and evolve to remain competitive against the sport’s brightest young stars.

Serena Williams and doping protocols

Andy Roddick and Tiafoe touched on Serena Williams’ return to doping protocols, a move that has sparked speculation about her future involvement in tennis.

Amanda Anisimova’s breakthrough

Amanda Anisimova’s resurgence was highlighted as one of the standout stories of the year. Her success has added depth to American women’s tennis and reinforced the strength of the national program.

Reflections on the sport

Andy Roddick noted the shift in men’s tennis following the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, praising the new generation for embracing the challenge of filling that void. Tiafoe expressed gratitude for his position in the sport, saying: “I’m just thankful to be in this position, to play against the best and keep improving.”