Tiafoe reaches 4th round at Open Frances Tiafoe defeated Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the 4th round at the 2020 US Open. "I knew this was big to get to the second week," Tiafoe said. "I really wanted to keep this run going." He will next face Daniil Medvedevy. "He's a tough out, and he's confident right now," Tiafoe said. "He's playing the best tennis of his life. But I feel like when I'm playing like I'm playing right now, I've got a chance against anybody in the world. I've felt that way for years, and I'm starting to finally put it together again." Tiafoe has been ranked as high as 29th, but like many young American players, he has lacked the consistency needed to crack the sport's top tier. "I think American tennis is in a great place right now," he said. "The young guys are all in a great place. In a few years or even sooner, guys are going to be ready to be in second weeks more readily." Tiafoe said it was "scary" how well he played against Fucsovics, aside from the rally that immediately became a tournament highlight on social media. "I could have hit down the line for a winner," Tiafoe said. "But I had to go for the fancy shot." His angled forehand sent Fucsovics scurrying off the court to whack an improbable winner. Tiafoe was still laughing about it when he sat down during the ensuing changeover. Said Fucsovics: "At least I won the point of the match." "He nailed it," Tiafoe added. "I knew he was going to go for it, and I couldn't believe he made it." AP Photo/Frank Franklin II