NEW YORK : Big-hitting Frances Tiafoe and former finalist Madison Keys did their bit to boost American hopes at the U.S. Open when they both booked their tickets into the third round in convincing fashion on Wednesday.
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2024 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. in action during his second round match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Tiafoe, who reached the New York semi-finals in 2022 and this year was a runner-up in his final tune-up event, was in complete control when Shevchenko, who had the trainer out after the second set, suddenly called it a day. Keys, making her 13th main-draw appearance at the U.S. Open, struck first against Joint when she converted on her third break-point opportunity for a 4-3 lead en route to wrapping up the opening set on her serve.
"And I felt like once I was able to get a little bit out ahead I really just ran with the moment and was able to close it out really well." Other players representing the stars and stripes in action on Wednesday include defending champion and third seed Coco Gauff, who will open the night session on Ashe versus unseeded German Tatjana Maria.
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