Frances Tiafoe's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Frances Tiafoe.

Frances Tiafoe Jr. is a highly successful American professional tennis player. His career peaked at world No. 10 in singles as of June 19, 2023. Tiafoe made history as the first Sierra Leonean American man to achieve a top 10 ATP ranking.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 2013: Won the Orange Bowl

In December 2013, Tiafoe became the youngest player to win the Orange Bowl, a Grade A event on the ITF Junior Circuit, defeating Stefan Kozlov in the final.

2013: Won Orange Bowl

In 2013, at the age of 15, Tiafoe won the Orange Bowl, becoming the tournament's youngest-ever boys' singles champion.

March 2015: First professional title

In March 2015, Tiafoe claimed his first professional title by winning the ITF Futures tournament at Bakersfield.

August 2015: Won USTA Junior National Championship

In August 2015, Tiafoe capped his junior career by winning the USTA Junior National Championship, defeating Stefan Kozlov in the final and earning a wild card into the main draw at the 2015 US Open.

2018: First Win Over Juan Martín del Potro

In 2018, Frances Tiafoe picked up his first win over his idol Juan Martín del Potro at the Delray Beach Open en route to his first career ATP title.

2018: First ATP title

In 2018, Tiafoe won his first of three ATP titles at the Delray Beach Open, becoming the youngest American man to win a tournament on the ATP Tour since Andy Roddick in 2002.

2018: Delray Beach Open Win Attributed to Improved Serve

In 2018, after winning the Delray Beach Open, Frances Tiafoe credited an improved serve for his better play in the tournament.

2021: Defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon

In 2021, Tiafoe defeated world No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas at Wimbledon, gaining his first win against a top-5 player. He also reached the quarterfinals at the Queen's Club Championships.

2022: Honored at Maryland Terrapins Football Game

In 2022, after defeating Rafael Nadal and reaching the semifinals of the US Open, Frances Tiafoe attended a Maryland Terrapins Football game where he was honored for his accomplishments.

2022: First Top 10 Win Since 2022

In 2022, during the American Summer swing, Frances Tiafoe upset Andrey Rublev, marking his first top 10 win since 2022, reaching the semifinals in Washington.

April 10, 2023: Tiafoe Reaches World No. 11

On April 10, 2023, Frances Tiafoe moved to world No. 11 after winning the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.

June 19, 2023: Career high ranking

On June 19, 2023, Frances Tiafoe reached his career high at world No. 10 in singles, becoming the first Sierra Leonean American man to be ranked in the top 10 by the ATP.