#frances-tiafoe

#frances-tiafoe

I felt like my hair was really long already, and before the tournament I just really wanted to get a haircut, the world No 2 told reporters after dismissing Opelka 6-4, 7-5 6-4 on Monday night. Suddenly just my brother just he misunderstood with the machine. He just cut it. Then, the only way to fix it was just to shave it off. To be honest, it's not that bad, I guess.

NEW YORK -- When Frances Tiafoe walked onto the court on Monday for his first-round match at the US Open, he knew it could be the last time he had the chance to play on Arthur Ashe Stadium. It wasn't Yoshihito Nishioka, his far less seasoned opponent, or the back injury that plagued him earlier this month in Cincinnati, or even a lack of confidence that made him feel that way.

Venus Williams returns to competition at the Mubadala Citi DC Open after a 16-month hiatus, entering as a wild card at age 45, aiming to enjoy the experience.