Frances Tiafoe injured: "Not the most ideal start to the year"
The American crowd favorite Frances Tiafoe (24) showed a strong season in 2021 - but now has to take a break after weaker performances - the elbow causes problems.
by Dennis Heineman
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Feb 05, 2022, 06:33 am

Frances Tiafoe has had a disappointing start to the 2022 season. "Big Foe" has competed in three tournaments this year, but he has only won one game - against Marco Trungelliti in the first round of the Australian Open. In round two there was nothing to be gained against compatriot Taylor Fritz . Even the preparatory tournaments (Adelaide 1 and Adelaide 2) didn't go well. Tiafoe lost first to Thanasi Kokkinakis and then to Tommy Paul.
Update via Instagram post
In an Instagram post, the 24-year-old explained: "I just wanted to let you know that I've had elbow problems for a while. I need some time. Not the best start to the year, but I'll be back soon.” His fans certainly hope so too. Because how well the Australian Open quarter-finalist from 2019 (then 3: 6, 4: 6, 2: 6 against Rafael Nadal ) can play can be seen in this video, among other things.