Advantage: Frances Tiafoe! Defending Champion Looks To Keep It Going.

What a difference a year makes. Defending champion Frances Tiafoe returns to Delray Beach as the No. 2 ranked American tennis player, who has skyrocketed to a career-high ranking of No. 29 in the world. Tiafoe is looking to build on the momentum spurred by his spirited run into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance earlier this year at the Australian Open, where he defeated two Top 20 players including the No.5 seed, Kevin Anderson. 

Along with Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro and fellow American John Isner,  Tiafoe headlines a star-studded roster playing in the Delray Beach Open this week at Delray Beach Tennis Center, with round-of-32 play which began on Monday. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (561) 330-6000 or visit www.yellowtennisball.com. Delray Beach Tennis Center is located at 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach… 🎾🏆

What did you learn from your incredible run at the Australian Open? 

How big self belief is, trusting in the work that I put in, and being able to know that I can dig way deeper than I may have felt before.

How does it feel to be back at the Delray Open, this time as a defending champion? 

It feels great! I feel really comfortable here, and I really enjoy the tournament. South Florida is nice and I always like coming back here.

MJ or LeBron?

I’m going to go with Kobe… I’m just playin’. It’s tough but I’m gonna go with LeBron.

Roger or Rafa?

Roger!

Favorite music to listen to before a match?

Rap

Favorite sports movie?

Draft Day

Favorite food city?

Milan

If you weren’t a tennis player what would you be?

Basketball player