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A fan favourite has booked his berth in the quarterfinals at the US Tennis Open

A fan favourite has booked his berth in the quarterfinals at the US Tennis Open

2 September 2024

American Frances Tiafoe's secured a four set win over Australian Alexei Popyrin in New York.

The 20th seed says he's relishing being roared on by a home crowd on centre court at Flushing Meadows.

Tiafoe advances to a last eight clash against ninth seed Grigor Dimitrov .

Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz will also meet after their fourth round victories.

Aryna Sabalenka , Emma Navarro and Paola Badosa are all through to the women's quarterfinals.

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