Tiafoe Upsets Rublev At U.S. Tennis Open

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Published on September 8 2022 6:23 am
Last Updated on September 8 2022 6:24 am

Frances Tiafoe upset Andrey Rublev in straight sets in their U.S. Open quarterfinal yesterday, becoming the first American man to reach the tournament’s semifinals since 2006.

The victory by the 22nd-seeded Tiafoe over Number 9 Rublev, came after he also upset second-seeded Rafael Nadal in the fourth round.

For the women, top-seeded Iga Swiatek beat eigth-seeded American Jessica Pegula to reach the semifinals.