Francis Tiafoe’s great streak at the US Open-2022 continues: after knocking out Rafael Nadal, the American defeated Andriy Rublev in three sets to reach the semifinals of the New York Grand Slam.

Frances TiafoePhoto: Darren Carroll/AP/Profimedia

Frances Tiafoe, in the semifinals of the US Open 2022 after defeating Andriy Rublev

Despite the balance, Frances was more careful in the important moments and prevailed against the ninth seed with a score of 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4. The match lasted two hours and 38 minutes.

Tiafoe (the 22nd favorite) will face the winner of the match between Yannick Sinner (11) and Carlos Alcaraz (3) for a place in the grand finals of the event in Flushing Meadows.

In another semi-final at the US Open, Russian Karen Khachanov (27) will meet Norwegian Casper Ruud (5).