Tiafoe’s Power and Pace Highlight Indian Wells Semi Final

A former finalist of Roland Garros in 1992 offered his assessment of Francis Tiafoe as a rival for Daniil Medvedev in the semi finals of the Masters series event at Indian Wells. He pointed out that Tiafoe is a dangerous opponent because of his mobility and his comfort on American courts. Tiafoe thrives when the crowd is close and loud, which can lift his level. Today’s form has not been consistently high, yet he can wrench a set or two from a top player, which makes him perilous in any match. That unpredictability is what keeps him in the mix and capable of remarkable bursts on the court. A thoughtful observer noted that Tiafoe often makes decisive plays in moments of traction and does not shy away from taking charge during key rallies.