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Frances Tiafoe holds a large $30,000 check for Louisville tennis player Russell Lokko Sports

How Frances Tiafoe is paying it forward, inspiring others

American tennis star provides scholarship, mentorship to University of Louisville tennis player

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For Frances Tiafoe at the US Open, the door is wide open to make history

No African American male player has won the tournament in 56 years. He has a chance to end the drought and continue as a charismatic force.

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Ben Shelton ‘dialed in’ during historic run to US Open semifinals

He’s a step closer to ending America’s 20-year Grand Slam drought via talent, success and strong beliefs

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Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton share brotherly bond ahead of US Open quarterfinals

The friends are the first Black American male duo to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam since the Open era began

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Tennis star Frances Tiafoe launches new fund leading into the Mubadala City DC Open

Maryland native’s fund will provide access to free or low-cost tennis programs for kids

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Serena Williams’ retirement is a platform, not a loss, for Black tennis’ next generation

Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff are proof the diversity of the game will continue

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Where are the black men in tennis?

The sport needs iconic athletes to draw new generations of players

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Frances Tiafoe: The story behind tennis’ unlikely hero

How the son of African immigrants became the future face of American tennis