DRAMATIC Frances Tiafoe Comeback vs Holger Rune | Cincinnati 2024

[@matthoward1328]

this was a great match, frances has played some wonderful tennis this week, win or lose in the final this should motivate his us open outlook

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

I know everyone here is counting on Tiafoe not beating Sinner, but please recall that he almost bested Alcaraz at Wimbledon this year. If he plays that level of tennis, he might beat Sinner in the final.

[@manicorema75]

Forse

[@Albertosicolo]

if he reaches that level, he might take sinner to a tie break and lose it. 2 different levels

[@DevOpsHawk]

Almost!

[@robertolovasco4477]

Se Tiafoe gioca alla grande e Sinner gioca male vince Tiafoe altrimenti non ha speranze nemmeno se giocano nel salotto di casa Tiafoe

[@ericwang4323]

And this tournament's Round of 16. Twice with the eventual win on his side. Brilliant.

[@seanhillery1231]

Man, Rune just doesn't hit with any aggression or intensity until all his momentum is gone. Just punting the ball weakly back up the big middle isn't going to cut it, then trying to go big when you have no other choice is baffling. Good for Tiafoe to actually take advantage of this play style, Rune looks like he plays not to lose instead of playing to win.

[@graymcmic1419]

Maybe he was. Maybe it was scripted.

[@kiki13121984]

I agree. It's obvious that he chose very wrong strategy at 5-3 in the 3rd set, because he just kept the ball going, expecting Tiafoe to make mistakes. But that obviously backfired... you just can't win matches like that, cuz your opponents will get any opportunity to strike back and win.

[@premanandramesh8969]

@@graymcmic1419 u high on somethin?? wtf?? Netcords can be scripted?? Thats what u sayin

[@KingCast65]

Well not initially Rune was nailing it earlier in the match.

[@prakashjha8897]

Fixing

[@KrushnaYadav-uo8wk]

WOW this beautiful man Tiafoe just made me 250 on Stake 🤑 Rune choked harder than someone trying to eat a cracker challenge without water 😂😂

[@LaQuangHảo]

Tiafoe!!!! LEGEND

[@MaiMongBoi]

He is getting ready for a US open run

[@TàiTháiPlessing]

Well deserved win

[@HoangHuuNhat]

He plays like this once in a blue moon

[@EvanĐàoQuỳnh]

clown

[@pinklady5795]

Oh my goodness! Congrats, Tiafoe! He was really lucky w/those net courts! LETS GO, BIG FOE! Going for his first Masters 1000!

[@allanipreston4639]

His head space is different. He needed a change to use his craft to win and not to please others or showboat so much. Good for him! We know his heart is in it now!

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

This is the most insane thing I've seen in tennis, at least recently. Hope it fuels a nice comeback arc for big foe! We need that dumptruck of his on tour 😂🍑

[@paddy3874]

you EVER seen? You must not have seen many of them.

[@olhode_thundera3563]

You need to watch more tennis

[@philbofettiArchive]

Sinner's comeback in the aus open was probably the most insane thing in recent times

[@shahzodsultonov2345]

Wow what a dramatic match! Congrats Tiafo. You are doing great. Welcome back to top tennis big boy🎉

[@Demianwulf]

Man, I love to see this passion from Big FOE! I hope he takes this momentum into a final win! Lets go FOE from Hyattsville, MD!!!

[@willwahl9225]

Great victory for Tiafoe. Bit unlucky for Rune. Still Holger made his way. Nothing to be sorry about getting to Semis and coming short against a great Frances Tiafoe here. What impressed my with Holger is his attitude development. Very professional stuff !! watch for 2025 Rune will be there for sure. He is slowly progressing. Tiafoe vs Sinner in the finals. I somehow dont see Tiafoe matching up to Sinner at this point. Still it's tennis - there is always a chance and a propability.

[@Introverder]

0:38, 1:09 - he meant to play this way. Don't underestimate the power of Tiafoe's magic! The force is strong in him.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Frances you da man. Didn't think you had it in you after losing the first set. Rooting for a Masters title. You can do it. 💪🏻

[@mariapiazza-od8ib]

YESSS 🎉🎉 A NIGHT TO BE REMEMBERED 😮😮 compliments to both 😮😮 MAGIC TIAFOE 🎉🎉

[@hanif.shaikh786]

Gargantuan choke from Rune

[@PC-tp4cn]

@@hanif.shaikh786 I mean, Tiafoe got kinda lucky

[@joshuaolubolade7641]

Just tough luck here

[@noah.conley]

Ya rune controls the physics of where the ball lands! Tiafoe was lucky to get to the tiebreaker

[@hanif.shaikh786]

@@noah.conley that was ONE point, what about the 4 others?

[@stephaneprivate1013]

Gargantuan luck on crucial points from Tiafoe too man, those two net winners are miraculous. Also Tiafoe played godmode in the end of third set, so this + luck = Rune lost, maybe he was too passive but I disagree with "Gargantuan Choke"

[@Peace2humankind]

This resurgence of Foe has been monumental.

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

Big Foe! Great resilience 🌟👏🏽

[@virginie4122]

C’est important de savoir que tous éléments matériels composants de l’environnement : filet, balle, raquettes etc, y compris les individus humains (les joueurs, le public) et les vents, tous participent à la réalisation d’un match de tennis. Tous travaillent ensemble pour la réalisation d’un match de tennis.

[@VickiBaggs]

Great Match,Big Foe💪🏾🔥👀

[@dokallahdokallah]

They both played the tiebreak points very carefully. Tentatively. Neither wanted to make a mistake.

[@FabioSangiorgi-vu5eg]

Fantastic Tiafoe, a real warrior. Well deserved win.

[@calgary_kai]

Tiafoe!!!!! Thanks. I don't have to watch the arrogant face again in the final.

[@laurabondi8283]

😂

[@CL2-]

At this point I feel like Tiafoe might have replaced Rune on the Mount Rushmore of arrogance

[@matthewvarnovitski7108]

@@CL2-100%. Rune is a class act.

[@zweigackroyd7301]

@@CL2- It's interesting how the players most often called out for being arrogant are Shelton, Williams, Monfils, and now Tiafoe. Now what do they have in common, given their behavior and treatment of other players is really different. Can't quite put my finger on it...

[@libanibrahim8137]

@@zweigackroyd7301 and what does rune have in common with them ?!!! shelton is arrogant but tiafoe and monfils its all about showmanship

[@vishalvenkat6]

Sinner 6-2 6-3 in the finals. I'm calling it. Edit: Close enough, lol.

[@cd2_]

Yeah I don’t think it will be close

[@enjohgrace3331]

Really?😅😅till then...

[@mister.luckey]

Depends on his hip honestly

[@usermatisse]

​@@mister.luckeyhip was super fine mate, he also said it's fine. If he's had issue he would have withdrawn as done in Madrid and solved it surgically if needed. If he didn't it means it's not a problem anymore he literally said in April that he would not compromise 3 years of career for playing one more tournament, so stop the fake news. Sinner will purge Tiafoe in 2 sets this evening even with a broken racket😂

[@simonebattaglin7595]

​@@usermatisse😂😂😂 I'm trying to imagine Sinner playing with a broken racket, but unless most players, he simply does not break rackets 😊 btw I hope you are right on Sinner victory. To be fair, we have to say that Tiafoe loves the public and the public love him back especially in US. So yes, Jannik still the favourite but you never know...

[@KCNwokoye]

So happy for Frances. Hope he enjoys the final. He deserves to be there. What a pity for Rune. Had so many chances to close the match.

[@EdwardMaz]

For those wondering what that celebration at the end meant it's simple, that dance was for all the hateful comments that were posted after his victory, also there's no rule that says you have to apologize for a net cord, many players don't raise their racquet when they do it, if Carlito did it no one out there would have said anything, was he penalized for breaking his racquet, NO.

[@stevie1da890]

Many players don't raise their rackets? I have watched tennis for many years. Almost all players apologise, either by raising their racket or their hand. It's called being respectful to their opponent.

[@rhoclouds]

big foe has gotten a lot of hate recently from some people because of his comments towards other players, but most pros speak very highly of him on and off the court. imo his story is super compelling and he plays with a ton of passion. i’m a holger fan but still happy to see tiafoe making it through. his backhand is known to be one of the worst so it definitely must feel good that it excelled in the tiebreak. he was going toe to toe with holger off that wing, who has one of the best backhands on tour and is lethal in tiebreaks. seriously impressive stuff, especially considering he was down a break and also saved match points. couldn’t have asked for two more deserving cincy finalists, i’m satisfied with either of them winning tomorrow. i just hope to see both staying healthy

[@brianlee5584]

Wow, holger has a fan?

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

@@brianlee5584 RUNE! RUNE! RUNE!

[@someone2021]

Was a fan of Tiafoe until his head grew too big for his body. Being disrespectful to other players, calling them clowns and acting as though he is too good for anyone outside of the top 20 is disappointing, however glad to see someone different win.

[@mollahomar7621]

Dude's not apologizing when he wins by hitting the net. Real lack of tennis manners and fair play.

[@PC-tp4cn]

@@someone2021 Took the words right outta my mouth

[@santoshpatnaik1988]

Breaking news- Rune rehires Patrick mouratouglou

[@yiorgos7919]

Hahahaha

[@usermatisse]

He did it but he fired him during the night😂😂

[@yiorgos7919]

@@usermatisse can be

[@focimer]

He needs Jürgen Klopp to learn how to win an ATP tour.

[@usermatisse]

@@yiorgos7919 breaking news he re hired him again and fired him again 3x during the last hours...🤣

[@mikkybee10]

What a match !! Let’s go big Foe !!

[@drstew1]

I was convinced at 4-1 down in the 3rd set this was it. Excellent tennis .He’ll defiantly be challenged again against sinner. It would be great for Francis to win a Masters

[@alphonsus17]

What a match !

[@godfreymbwambo4460]

When the stars are aligned, there is nothing one can do!! Kudos Tiafoe.

[@longlifevibes8842]

Tiafoe seemed very excited and unbelievable happy and I believe was just in the moment. Don't think he didn't shake umpires hand but let's look for anything to pick on.

[@greatest1721]

Frances had a really good game today. But I just can't see anybody beating Mr. Sinner at this point on hard court

[@bogdantenev2764]

You mean hard courts....😂😅😂

[@greatest1721]

@@bogdantenev2764 yeah sometimes voice doesn't get what you're trying to say. Don't have time to type it out anymore.

[@ActuallyMrLegit]

@@greatest1721it will be close dinner isn’t 100% rn

[@zetristan4525]

Alcaraz and Djokovic

[@ududebun]

The difference in level from this semifinal to the other one was enormous. Tiafoe will get swept away in the final like every time he plays an actual top player.

[@ActuallyMrLegit]

It will be close, he won’t be swept away

[@philbofettiArchive]

That's incredible

[@Kedbuka]

Thought it was over. Just didn't see Tiafoe coming back from that deficit. Congrats to him. Gotta be up there as far as one of his best wins ever

[@maurascafati1987]

Last games and tiebreak, Rune was playing like me and my friends!!!! Maybe some problems? Good for Tiafoe he was well focused.

[@matthewdsouza8891]

That will sting for Rune. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Hoping for a Rune vs Sinner final as I don't expect Foe to do much. Hopefully he can play inspired and Sinner's 3hr match with Zverev will impact in his favour.

[@UgoRosano-v8s]

TENNIS TV PLEASE CAN YOU AVOID SPOILING THE RESULT IN THE TITLE? I wanted to watch the highlights this morning, and the Dramatic Tiafoe comeback, made me know from the start who the winner was!!!! Please don’t do the same tomorrow!

[@thumbsdownbandit]

I hope for Tiafoe that this wasn't a Pyrrhic victory. Usually journeyman who pull off such a win crash out in the next round.

[@sebastianlipinski1267]

Great Match!

[@enricoruocco1041]

In Italy we say “ più culo che anima “ 😂😂😂😂

[@belisarovelasquez5968]

Tiafoe es un guerrero!..

[@danmusk8030]

I wish tiafoe would play like this all year long...

[@SpiderC-666]

Tiafoe could beat an exhausted Sinner in the Final. Never thought Cincinnati Tournament could convert so much amazing drama these past weeks. Congrat to all participants and back office.

[@Trevelziplock]

Big foe for the win 🏆

[@enjohgrace3331]

Yes am with you on this😊

[@usermatisse]

He can win it... If he plays the final at the PlayStation😂

[@carolineoliveira8498]

time to wake up sir, italian ball machine is going to crash him down

[@Zubw-v9w]

Tiafoe got extra power from the crowd

[@ebbenielsen7]

t has always both puzzled and annoyed me that we always first see the player who won the point. This happens almost 100% of the time when tennis matches are broadcast. On one hand, it might seem logical. But on the other hand, it's often more interesting to watch the player who lost the point, because so much frustration can be expressed. And it would at least be nice to have a bit of variation so it’s not always the same.

[@ssake1_IAL_Research]

I think Tiafoe has been steadily improving for some years now, and we are seeing the result as he emerges into the top tier.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Great game by Frances. 👍

[@imperialisfut2611]

Bro what was this celebration? And why didn't he go greet the referee at the end? 😮

[@CL2-]

So many questions

[@ClosetWorkshop]

Can't the brother airhump after a big win🤣

[@binkyxz3]

... Why didn't he apologize for this let cord ?? 0:36

[@nhlanhlamakhanya2285]

​@@binkyxz3Rune didn't apologise for two of his, so clearly the fake apologies that are looked at as "classy" don't matter to the BOTH of them... 😂

[@infamousdnt]

Bro shut up

[@markfortuin7111]

Tiafoe is in the zone. I’m a Sinner fan, but boy it would be great to see Tiafoe hoist that trophy.

[@bugsbunny6919]

0:39 Why no apologize?

[@arunraju9705]

yeah, made. me wonder as well. Even the second time too.

[@nixiontm]

Do you expect different from someone who called his opponents clowns

[@arunraju9705]

@@nixiontm Good point! Was there a context within which he called them clowns?

[@mikavieri1253]

Rune was so pissed😂

[@edisonsubandi7231]

Rune should be proud after down in beginning of season now semi final 1000

[@ericwang4323]

The TV didn't even show the first two sets! The third is something to watch…

[@czavalaa]

Great win

[@conradpearlman44]

What a win for bigfoe

[@NANICU]

Stoppable force meets moveable object. Which slumping player wants to lose more?

[@maximumreality8144]

I think Tiafoe came to closet to beating Alcaraz at Wimbledon this year and probably would have been better if they had met in the final as it turned out. May be a good match against Sinner.

[@LouayMakke-zw2on]

Tiafoe not checking the umpire at the end, not saying sorry after the nets is just such a bad and disrespectful behavior

[@stevefrosst5286]

Not sure why but it doesn't look good on him

[@mikeb9361]

saying sorry after the nets is actually a quite nonsensical ritual - it is never on purpose

[@gq12o]

@@mikeb9361you accidentally bump someone. you gonna say sorry, or say “i didn’t bump you on purpose “

[@paulbatol7707]

That’s my dude, Tiafoe FTW

[@bobburgers9890]

Easy victory for sinner lol

[@pjmmccann]

It's hard to see Sinner being as polite as Rune was to Tiafoe's absolute powder-puff of a second serve. Seriously, it's just sitting there saying "hit me!", but Rune treated it like it was nitroglycerin.

[@Scheboygan8767]

Foe was putting spin on it so rune couldn’t do that and control his shot 🤣 first time watching tennis ?

[@pjmmccann]

@@Scheboygan8767 Oh, "spin": gee, that's a novel concept! My first time watching tennis was around 1975, when John Newcombe beat Jimmy Connors to win the Aus Open final. What's that, almost 50 years ago? Fair to say I've seen some players "put spin on it" before, but I've not seen many worse second serves than those Tiafoe is producing in these highlights. WTA compatible!

[@Scheboygan8767]

@@pjmmccann well then you’re just too old and stupid to understand common sense anymore

[@potzysk2]

What a choke by Rune. Serving for the match at 5-3, loses all 4 points. Then two match points with Tiafoe serving at 4-5 15-40.

[@johnwallace1080]

at last i could see the ball at night matches 😂😂

[@AmericasChoice]

Let's hope Big Toe doesn't collapse against a hurt Sinner. Team America.

[@thlee3]

Toagoe and Sheldon are so extra with the smallest victories … good job making it To the finals.

[@alethink5492]

Now vs the man that half injured beated Rublev and Zverev in top moments

[@thembamabona9809]

beat not beated, cheers

[@alethink5492]

@@thembamabona9809 oh, it is not correct to say beated. I was think past beat-ed

[@grandslamtalk1137]

Tiafoe not apologizing for the net cord at 0:40 was bad form (although he did it, the next time around)

[@alessiogiovannoli1913]

God Tiafoe was so lucky at 1:10

[@ig6894]

Tiafoe getting ready for US open run, I think his tennis is highly underrated, just hope he plays to win instead of trying to entertain. One Monfils is enough in a life time.

[@ChandakumarSahu-u5j]

such is life

[@antonitobendrito2243]

Can someone explain me Tiafoe forehand motion?

[@venvedam]

Tiafoe is one lucky man on the night 😊, bad luck for Rune!

[@levelsetgo5331]

Was rooting for Foe either way but you gotta admit there's no way he would have won this match without the crowd support

[@kingston4313]

Tiafoe outside of US= 😢 Tiafoe inside of US= 💪 😮

[@daviddeneuf795]

At last ....one finale , i hope he will win against Sinner!!!!

[@ymz25]

congrats frances! anyone know what that celebration meant?

[@zuzelstein]

Somebody! explain this celebration please

[@0uttDear]

Well done Tiafoe

[@Showsumlv3]

Lost 5thousands tonight. 1k on Sverev and then 2k on baccart (bullfgkshit) and then placed a 2k bet on Tiafoe cashed out 1.3k when he was losing 1-3 in the last final 3rd set (though I really saved myself because he was losing hard and Rune even had a 40-15 ball game) but no he came and don’t ask me why but I ended up placing a 1.3k ( rest of my money lol) on Rune on a 1.95 odds and yall know how it ended. Cheers what a night to remember

[@regulus6936]

Change hobby (and I'm not talking about tennis, but betting).

[@nixiontm]

Stop it.

[@jofrolifts6425]

time for the stock market...this might read as sarcastic but when i quit gambling i went back to options trading and its a beautiful thing seeing them 500%+ up as often as you see them 99% down

[@Pablowez]

Yeah sport betting is a hobby for poor people. Especialy tennis, you place your money on 1 player, he can play like god and 2 min after he can play like Zero, is impossible to surebet on the right moment, the odd change is to fast. And even if you serebet on other player, he can play like Zero after the break. Only change to win in tennis is bet on player with strong mental and check their attitude for fighting every point in grand chelem. Other tournament doesnt work to bet.😅

[@potzysk2]

Sounds like you have a gambling problem, unless you are rich and 5k is just entertainment money for a weekend. At least in the stock market the SP500 goes up long-term. Put your money there.

[@markaven5249]

Hoping Tiafoe is our hope for a US Open run!

[@TheRacerG]

Big Frank, with the comeback.

[@JackkyBhai9]

Sinner the Winner in the Finals

[@jojoadventure3791]

I rmb people said Rune will be the new big 3…

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Rune to coach "you're fired"

[@bannoursalem5186]

why doesn't he just keep at the same level??? what a player!

[@duncan3932]

3:00 dude…

[@alessiogiovannoli1913]

Ridiculous

[@thomasfit3095]

I'm happy Bigfoe beat the smug kid and will face great Janik in the final but those cord balls were crazy

[@larrybu2000]

What does Tiafoe’s celebration mean at the end? It didn’t seem to be nice or respectful. Looks like they don’t like each other.

[@ThomasBodlos]

Jawohl Rodionov für die Erfolge 😊👍🇦🇹

[@ThomasBodlos]

Jawohl Materer für die Erfolge 😊👍🇩🇪

[@ruslanandvandamme3872]

It is not over until I win

[@agradina]

0:40 fatality 1 1:10 fatality 2

[@jm7804]

Bro what the hell are you doing? 3:00 bizarro

[@GovernmentIssued]

3/5 human

[@alvaroluardo2830]

Tiafoe back to his prime

[@focimer]

Tiafoe or Sinner laughs at the end, it's all the same. All of them will deserve.

[@pchr06]

For those complaining, I suggest to write ATP a petition to remove the net 💡

[@superlogistics1]

Rune has ruined it 😂

[@funkslave9425]

His first masters 1000 final? Well done Frances. Sinner is far more talented but if he’s hurt maybe Tiafoe gets lucky. Unfortunately I can’t see him winning a 1000 without a bit of luck

[@Never2128]

Lucky Rune started with 5 2 set, if not, he going to smash his racquet

[@carolineoliveira8498]

ok little tiafoe man, now the tournament is over for you, enjoy this few ours before being crashed by the italian ball machine. rest in peace