US Open fans love Frances Tiafoe’s bold outfit and say they’re ‘in love’ as American breezes into second round
TENNIS fans have fallen in love with Frances Tiafoe's bold-but-brilliant US Open outfit.
The American No2, seeded tenth at Flushing Meadows, is desperate to go a step further than his incredible run to the semi-finals 12 months ago.
He looked mightily impressive in his first-round win over inexperienced 17-year-old compatriot Learner Tien, and not just because he breezed through 6-2 7-5 6-1 in just over two hours.
Because Tiafoe has once again been handed a belting kit from sponsors Nike for his home Grand Slam.
His marble Australian Open number may have divided opinion for some.
But there is a clear, unanimous consensus for the new sleeveless design.
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The vest is predominantly teal with splashes of lighter turquoise and dashes of orange.
Tiafoe is completing the look with matching teal shorts, red trainers as well as a white headband and wristbands.
The world No10 has also been handed a racket bag from Yonex that matches the colour scheme and design fairly well.
But viewers flooded social media with adoring comments about the clothing.
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One said: "Sure, sure, good tennis, but let's talk about that kit! The pink shoes? The sleeveless shirt?! It's so good! Perfect for BigFoe."
Another wrote: "Cannot lie that Tiafoe kit is sublime. Big vibes of his Australian Open kit (sleeveless with the funky patterns) but way cleaner. Just peak Tiafoe look in the best way ngl."
A third added: "In love with Tiafoe's kit."
A fourth commented: "Tiafoe’s US Open kits >>>>"
A fifth replied: "Tiafoe’s outfit is IT."
And a final user typed: "Frances Tiafoe hands down has the best on-court outfits for every tournament."
Tiafoe famously beat Rafael Nadal on his way to that spectacular semi-final appearance last year, eventually falling to champion Carlos Alcaraz.
The 25-year-old - the son of Sierra Leonean immigrants as they escaped civil war - lived at a tennis center in Maryland growing up with twin brother Franklin.
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Now under the watchful eye of coach Wayne Fereira and supported all the way by his girlfriend Ayan Broomfield, Tiafoe is one of the biggest talents and entertainers in tennis.
He has been knocked out in round three of all three majors in 2023 heading into the US Open but will have the crowd cheering him all the way in New York - especially in his vibrant attire.
