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Frances Tiafoe is one of the strongest home contenders going into this year’s US Open. The American favorite has well made his way into the third round of the tournament where he will face Frenchman Adrian Mannarino. With all eyes trained on him, everyone will be expecting him to make his way comfortably through the next round. However, deep beyond his playing style lies a funny fact.

Being known for his aggressive game and also as one of the favorites for the American crowds, he is also one of the sweatiest players in the tournament. As the number of shirts he changed during his second-round match was massive, fans might just be wondering about the count of shirts he will use when he makes his Round Three appearance at the hot and humid Flushing Meadows Grand Slam.

Frances Tiafoe used 6 shirts during his second-round match

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Frances Tiafoe, the 25-year-old American tennis sensation, is no stranger to grabbing attention both on and off the court. In his recent victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open, he delivered a commanding performance, swiftly dispatching Austria’s Sebastian Ofner in a match that lasted just 1 hour and 32 minutes. What intrigued fans’ curiosity, however, was not just his tennis prowess, but his wardrobe choices.

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Tiafoe, currently ranked world No. 10, shared an intriguing detail about his game-day preparation. He disclosed that he usually carries an astonishing 20 spare tops in his bag for each match while leaving fans in complete shock. During his second-round match, Tiafoe went through a staggering 6 shirts, leaving fans wondering just how many he might require for his upcoming clash against the Frenchman, Adrian Mannarino.

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While discussing the same issue in the post-match conference, Tiafoe said, “It’s crazy — I mean, you’re sweating a lot, obviously, You want to be as light as can you on the court. If I’m a little wet, I just change the tee. “Especially with a tank top, you get sweatier easier than an actual T-shirt,” he added.

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Tiafoe’s comments clearly indicate that he usually sweats a lot and has to deal with a lot of shirt changes. As the number of shirts went to 6 in the previous match, fans are now wondering how many shirts will it take him to cross the next hurdle. What do you think the count is going to be? Do let us know in the comments below!

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