Frances Tiafoe’s underarm serve during his Italian Open match against Lorenzo Musetti was met with boos from the crowd. Instead of being deterred, Tiafoe encouraged the Italian spectators to boo even louder. The match was suspended due to persistent rain and is set to resume on May 16th.
Match Resumes on May 16th
Tiafoe’s match against Musetti was suspended due to persistent rain on Monday, May 15. The match is scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, May 16. Musetti showcased an impressive performance on the Grand Stand Arena, managing to take a 5-7, 6-4, 2-1 lead and currently holds a break in the deciding set.
Tiafoe’s Unfazed Reaction
During the match, Tiafoe played an underarm serve against Musetti, which was met with a round of boos from the crowd. Despite the negative reaction, Tiafoe remained unfazed. Instead, he confidently placed his palms against his ears and encouraged the Italian spectators to boo even louder.
Frances Tiafoe’s Performance in 2023
Frances Tiafoe kicked off his 2023 season at the inaugural United Cup after a remarkable performance at the 2022 US Open. He made history by becoming the first American to defeat Rafael Nadal in a Major since wildcard James Blake at the 2005 US Open. Tiafoe competed in the Australian Open, where he advanced to the third round before being defeated by Karen Khachanov. The American reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal at Indian Wells but was ultimately beaten by Daniil Medvedev. Tiafoe triumphed in the Houston Open final against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, marking the second ATP singles trophy of his career.
