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Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset
Frances Tiafoe, Son Of Maryland Custodian, Ends US Open Run In Historic Upset Frances Tiafoe's 2023 US Open run ended in an upset on Tuesday, Sept. 5. For Ben Shelton, though, it's only just begun. Tiafoe, who is ranked No. 10 in the world, fell to 20-year-old Shelton in the quarterfinals 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2, in Queens, NY. View this post on Instagram A post shared by US Open (@usopen) The match was historic in that it was the first time two Black men faced off, and that Shelton's win makes him the youngest American to reach the Open semis since Andy Roddick in 2003. He'll face Novak Djokovic on Friday, Sept. 8. Shel…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stud Loudoun County Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open Stud Loudoun County Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open
Stud Loudoun County Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open Loudoun County native Michael Brennan didn’t take long to make his impact on the PGA Tour. The 21-year-old stunned with Tuscarora High School in Leesburg before taking his talents to Wake Forest University.  He was front and center in Tinseltown during the opening round of the tournament, where he shot a +4 during his debut at a major championship. Ironically, Rickie Fowler’s record-setting performance comes a decade after he signed a photo for Brennan, who once dressed up in one of the golfer’s notoriously bright-colored outfit for Halloween in 2012. 2012: Dresses up like Rickie Fowle…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's How The World Is Reacting To Maryland Tennis Star's Shocking US Open Upset Of Nadal Here's How The World Is Reacting To Maryland Tennis Star's Shocking US Open Upset Of Nadal
Here's How The World Is Reacting To Maryland Tennis Star's Shocking US Open Upset Of Nadal Maryland’s Frances Tiafoe had a night to remember at the US Open, taking down a tennis legend and sending himself sprinting into the quarterfinals of the tournament. Tiafoe, a 24-year-old Hyattsville native out of Prince George's County, took down future Hall of Famer Rafael Nadal, the number two seed, in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, much to the shock and delight of many. The underdog (22nd seed) topped the legend 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to snap Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and puts him one step closer to a potential first major championship. Tiafoe’s unexp…

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by Zak Failla
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Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit
Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit Tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her retirement after 27 professional years, the week after watching her sister Venus Williams compete in the Citi Open. Serena Williams first made headlines during a stop in Washington DC to watch her talented sister Venus Williams return to tennis singles for the first time in 11 months. Just days later, Serena officially announced her professional retirement from the sport in a penned statement with Vogue. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist began her professional career in 1995. She has frequently been hailed as …

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by Annie DeVoe