Frances Tiafoeconsidering the negative results and expectations, is certainly one of the great disappointments of 2024 tennis. The American is experiencing a real crisis and has lost several positions in the rankings due to continuous defeats.
A WimbledonTiafoe will try to raise his head and his journey began with an incredible comeback against Matthew ArnaldiLeading two sets to love, the Italian allowed his rival to get back into the match and said goodbye to the Championships with a heavy defeat in the fifth set.
Frances Tiafoe sparks controversy: “I was in the top 10 and now I’m losing to clowns”
At the end of the match with Arnaldi, Tiafoe let himself go with some not very nice statements towards his colleagues, talking about his bad period.
“Tennis is brutal, too many ups and downs. I think about where I am now. Last year I was in the top 10 in the world, now I’m barely seeded. I lost to clowns. I hate to say it, but I have to be honest,” the former semifinalist of the US Open.
“I’m having a bad season. I took the game for granted and got a little bit complacent. You stop and you’re in a weird position. You stop enjoying it and you’re in a weird position. You doubt yourself and these things happen.
But it’s the game.” Words that are causing a lot of discussion.
In the second round of Wimbledon, Tiafoe will have a great chance against Borna Coricnot always comfortable on the grass.
The American is in the same part of the draw as the defending champion Carlos Alcarazwhich he could find as early as the third round.
