Andy Roddick has found a potential candidate for his American dream. The former ATP pro was disappointed when Fritz and Tiafoe both couldn’t win the American Slam. Dedicated to seeing an American leading the path, Roddick focuses on Frances Tiafoe’s Laver Cup performance and makes a surprising comment. Roddick’s comment highlights one interesting aspect of Tiafoe’s playstyle, showcasing the player’s potential for the future.

Roddick praised Frances Tiafoe after his incredible performance at the ongoing Laver Cup. The American player defeated former ATP number one Daniil Medvedev and will play against Alexander Zverev at the Group Stage today. Tiafoe has performed incredibly well in the 204 US Open. He entered the Slam’s semifinals and lost the round to finalist Taylor Fritz. Tiafoe also reached the Cincinnati Masters’ final but lost to the 2024 US Open winner, Jannik Sinner. Tiafoe’s performance brought much hope to the fraternity.

“I will tell you what and it has to be seen. Frances does something that he doesn’t do very often, which is volley like me. He is gonna keep coming for it. Frances is someone who’s just turned around his year. He is a different player. We know he is getting tough for any surface,” Roddick said praising Tiafoe’s recent improvements.

The former ATP star highlighted how Tiafoe has improved his performances. He reached the Stuttgart Open’s semifinals and lost to Jack Draper. Tiafoe also entered the Citi Open’s semifinals, proving Roddick’s statement that he is a tough competitor on any surface.

Roddick’s statement showcases his liking towards Tiafoe. During the 2024 US Open, the former ATP star wanted either Tiafoe or Fritz to win the title. He revealed his emotions in his podcast.

Andy Roddick wanted Frances Tiafoe to win the 2024 US Open

During the US Open tournament, Roddick made a bold statement in his podcast Served. He expressed his intense desire for an American to win the trophy. Given Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe were two strong contenders, his vote easily went toward the duo. In his conversation with John Wertheim, Roddick said, “American in the final, I want it all to end.” The former ATP star further added, “I would love nothing more than for an American to win on Sunday…I get, I hate it, I get this anxious feeling every time they have to answer for it. I want them to have it, I want them to clear.”

Andy Roddick’s comment on Frances Tiafoe’s recent performance highlighted the American’s true potential. It also showed how veterans like Roddick are relying on  Tiafoe for the future of US Tennis. Given Tiafoe’s improvement, the fraternity believes he might soon bag a Masters 1000 title and reveal his true potential to the people. Do you think Tiafoe can do it?