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USA Today via Reuters

The 2023 Laver Cup is running up in action, bringing fans a complete package of excitement. As the tournament goes on, tennis icons from around the world line up to present an exceptional display of sportsmanship and teamwork. After his attempt to run up for the US Open was disrupted, American tennis sensation Frances Tiafoe appears to be coming back stronger.

With the tour going ahead along with serving fans with great surprises, the 25-year-old takes center stage with his victory over Hubert Hurkacz. Tiafoe gained a massive victory at the 2023 Laver Cup, leaving a positive mark on the team and fans. While the crowd in the arena rejoiced over the result of his performance, the squad took pride in and shouted for Big Foe while listening to the victory speech that followed.

Frances Tiafoe dedicates victory speech to the team

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As the Laver Cup reached its round of 16, the tournament is presenting wonders for the fans. Current world number 11 Frances Tiafoe restored his team’s faith with a one-on-one victory over the Polish tennis player Hubert Hurkacz. The 25-year-old appears to be in dominant form as he recently swept out opponents both in doubles and now in singles too. However, it was not just the victory itself that made the fans cheer up to their loudest voices but the words that followed made it a moment.

His post-victory speech was something fellow players and everyone in the stands listened to carefully. After the match, Tiafoe expressed, “I played really well tonight. I came out here wanting to have fun. Being in the team environment is so foreign to us. Tennis is such an individual sport. I wanted to play well for the guys. To play well for the fans.”?His words doubled up the honor that he gained with his massive victory over Hurkacz.

As the tournament moves ahead, the 25-year-old, with his dominant form, looks forward to preparing for the next round.

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Frances Tiafoe’s restored form in singles?

World number 11 Frances Tiafoe was seen in an unbreakable form as he partnered up with Tommy Paul to gain a triumph over Team Europe in a match played recently. While the player dominated with a partner alongside, his singles form seemed to lack confidence based on his recent performance in different tours this season.

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His victory over Hurkacz seems to put an end to the doubts about his one-on-one performance. As the Laver Cup 2023 continues to roll ahead, Frances Tiafoe reserves his space in the next round of the tournament.

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