Black American men make some noise at Australian Open

Who would have thought that an African American not named Frances Tiafoe would reach the men’s quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open?  Or, for that matter, who would have thought there would be more than a couple African Americans, including Tiafoe, even playing in the main draw of the event? There were four!   And, finally, … More Black American men make some noise at Australian Open

Tiafoe falls short of 2017 goals, but proves he is ready for the show

As the curtain descends on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 2017 season, it appears rising American star Frances Tiafoe has secured his spot among the top 100 players in the world. The Hyattsville, MD., native was ranked No. 78 entering the final week. That’s quite an accomplishment for the 19-year-old Tiafoe, who turned pro … More Tiafoe falls short of 2017 goals, but proves he is ready for the show