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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 10, 2021 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. during his second round match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 10, 2021 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. during his second round match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Frances Tiafoe has had a disappointing start to the 2022 season. The American star has played in three tournaments this year. However, he has managed to win just a single match, while losing three.
The 24-year-old hasn’t faced issues with his persistent injury problems as well. Recently, the 32nd ranked American made a shocking announcement following the Australian Open 2022 disappointment.
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Frances Tiafoe to take time off from the tour to deal with injury issues
The American announced on social media that he will be taking a break from the tour to deal with an elbow injury. Updating his fans on the situation, the 24-year-old said, “Just wanted to update you’ll I’ve been dealing with a elbow problem for a little while now. I will be taking some time off to fix the issue. Not the most ideal start of the year but imma be back soon enough. See y’all soon.”
Big Foe announces on IG he's taking time off from the tour to deal with an elbow injury. Tough start to the year after a strong finish in 2021. Wishing him a speedy recovery. #FrancesTiafoe pic.twitter.com/VsAppRQIUh
— Chad (@CCSMOOTH13) February 2, 2022
This comes as a huge blow to Tiafoe who had a consistent run in the 2021 season. The American managed to win a title at Nottingham on the ATP Challenger Tour. Besides, he even managed a final appearance at Vienna, losing to Alexander Zverev in the summit clash. His best finish at a Grand Slam in 2021 was at the US Open where he lost in the round-of-16 to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: (L-R) Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Frances Tiafoe of the United States meet at center court after Auger-Aliassime won during their Men’s Singles round of 16 match on Day Seven at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
How has the 2022 season panned out for the American?
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Frances Tiafoe began his 2022 season at Adelaide International 1 tournament in Adelaide, Australia. However, he lost to Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round, after receiving a bye in the first round. His next tournament was an appearance at the Adelaide International 2, wherein he lost in the opening round to fellow countryman Tommy Paul.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 20, 2022 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. in action during his second round match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S REUTERS/Morgan Sette
He started his Australian Open 2022 campaign with a victory over Marco Trungelliti of Argentina in a grueling five-setter thriller. However, he could not sustain the winning momentum, as he eventually lost to Taylor Fritz in the second round.
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The American will be eager to make a strong comeback after the injury setback. We wish him a speedy recovery.
