“Number Two” and “Kendrick Lamar” Dominate Frances Tiafoe’s Strict Pre-match Superstitions in a Hilarious Confession

Frances Tiafoe is high on confidence and flying high lately. The American star impressed at the recently concluded US Open, where he reached the semifinal. Additionally, he has had a consistent run of late, reaching the summit clash of the Cincinnati Masters. It can be seen from his body language that Tiafoe is enjoying some of the best moments of his career. This was evident from the fact that he had quite an interesting response when asked about what his pre-match ritual was.

During the US Open earlier this month, Tiafoe appeared in an interview with What’s Poppin, with the host Davis and fellow player Andrey Rublev by his side. In the interview which was posted by the ATP Tour’s official Instagram account earlier today, the American star was asked about his pre-match ritual. Replying with a smile on his face, Tiafoe mentioned, “I do, I mean, I definitely gotta take a number two before every match, and then I got to listen to the same song before every match.” Like every fan, Davis was curious to know which song Tiafoe listened to before the matches. The American star said, “Right now, it’s Kendrick – Not Like Us.”

Interestingly, those pre-match superstitions seemed to work for Tiafoe at the US Open, as he achieved one of the best results of his career. Moreover, he is a big fan of rap and is heavily inspired by Dr Dre. He once channeled his inner music buff, saying, “If you’re really trying to hear the heat in the headphones, man, you gotta put the Beats on. They’re tough. I like to rock out with the Beats when I’m walking onto the court or moving through the airport. When I’m warming up on the court, I use them to get in the zone. I like to listen to it all, but I’m usually listening to Lil Baby, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. It depends on the vibe, where my headspace is at.”

Tiafoe will next be seen in action at the Laver Cup. The American star will be an important figure for Team World as they look to retain their title.

Frances Tiafoe highlights his goals for the Laver Cup

Tiafoe has been a consistent presence for Team World at the Laver Cup. Last year, he won the Day 2 singles encounter against Hubert Hurkacz which cemented his team’s winning position. Team World eventually went on to win the title by a margin of 13-2. Tiafoe can’t wait to replicate that feat and make it three titles in a row for Team World.

Asked about his feelings ahead of the encounter, the American star said, “I am excited to be back on Team World and looking forward to another great week with my teammates and Johnny Mac. A third win in a row is the goal!”

The 26-year-old will be joined by the likes of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Alejandro Tabilo at the Laver Cup. Meanwhile, Team Europe boasts some firepower as well in the form of Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, and Casper Ruud. Who do you think will win this season’s Laver Cup?