Frances Tiafoe rocked the U.S. Open on Sunday, absolutely stunning Daniil Medvedev in the Round of 16. But that wasn’t even the wildest part: The Washington Wizards’ 2026 No. 1 overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, was in the crowd, watching the whole thing go down.
Big Foe Showing Love to Future Hoops Star
Frances Tiafoe, a tennis star who clearly knows his hoops, made sure to show AJ Dybantsa some major love after the match. He dropped a video giving Dybantsa a shoutout, which is pretty cool. Dybantsa, who’s already a Washington Wizards rookie, was the No. 1 overall pick in 2026. Imagine being that guy, seeing an upset like that live. The energy must have been electric out there.
What’s Next for Tiafoe After That Epic Win
This wasn’t just a big win, it launched Tiafoe into the Quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Taking down the likes of Medvedev is no small feat, and it sets him up for a serious run in the tournament. The draw gets tougher from here, but after an upset like that, anything feels possible.
It’s going to be a must-watch to see how Tiafoe follows up this Round of 16 stunner. All eyes are on his next match in the Quarterfinals to see if he can keep this incredible momentum rolling at the U.S. Open.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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