Frances Tiafoe, ranked 11th, has made the 2026 US Open feel like a home game for him. He started strong, winning his first match against Martin Damm Jr in five sets. He then defeated qualifier Rei Sakamoto and No. 22 Valentin Vacherot, showing great resilience. His biggest win came when he beat former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round, improving his record at Louis Armstrong Stadium to 10-0.
On Tuesday, Tiafoe faced another tough opponent, Alex Michelsen. After dropping two sets and a break, he fought back hard, winning 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6) in over four hours. This victory took him to the semifinals for the third time at the US Open. He will now play against No. 8 Ben Shelton.
While Tiafoe’s tennis skills have grabbed attention, so has his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield. Ayan is a Toronto-born content creator and fashion influencer who played college tennis. She won the 2019 NCAA Division I women’s doubles title at UCLA and reached No. 680 on the WTA singles list.
The couple started dating around 2015 and went public in 2018. This year marks their 11th anniversary. Ayan is often seen supporting Tiafoe from his player box during matches. Off the court, she uses her platform to push for more diversity in tennis.
During this US Open, Ayan shared a funny video from their hotel room as Frances left for a match. The video, showing her in bed, quickly went viral. Frances even commented on it, calling her “stupid as hell” in a playful way.
Frances Tiafoe was born in Maryland to Constant “Frances Sr.” Tiafoe and Alphina Kamara, who fled Sierra Leone’s civil war in the 1990s. His father worked at a tennis center, and his mother was a nurse. He has a twin brother, Franklin. Frances is an American citizen with Sierra Leonean heritage.
Ayan Broomfield will be by Tiafoe’s side again as he faces Ben Shelton in the semifinals. Their relationship, filled with love and support, continues to shine just as much as his tennis career.