Tennis star Frances Tiafoe was one win away from a legendary U.S. Open second — and Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes weren't going to let him neglect about it.
Tiafoe, 27, misplaced to fellow American Taylor Fritz within the semifinals of final 12 months's event.
Two days later, Kelce, 35, and Mahomes, 29, attended the lads's remaining between Fritz, 27, and Jannik Sinner with their respective companions, Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.
In an unique interview with Us Weekly, Tiafoe defined how the 2 Kansas Metropolis Chiefs superstars teased him for his loss to Fritz, 27.
“I wish to say, first off, that Trav and Pat are each a–holes,” Tiafoe stated whereas selling his partnership with CLIF BAR. “They have been like, ‘Man, we have been going to come back watch you. You wasn't there. What occurred? They positively made certain they introduced that up. They weren't afraid to convey that up.”
Tiafoe caught the good-natured ribbing in November, when he and his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield, attended a Chiefs recreation at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis.
The tennis star and Broomfield, 28, have been seated in a set alongside Swift, which become a legendary rager after the sport.
“They took me in with open arms and frolicked all day,” Tiafoe stated of Kelce and Swift. “Ate so much and drank so much, that was for certain. It was a good time and so they have been really wonderful, to see how humble each of them have been understanding how massive time they're. The quantity of respect they'd for me, I used to be actually shocked. It was positively one enjoyable Sunday, man.”
Ayan Broomfield, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Frances Tiafoe Courtesy of Ayan Broomfield/Instagram
In the end, Tiafoe stated it's “enormous” to have athletes like Kelce and Mahomes come out to assist tennis.
“It doesn't actually matter who's suiting up or lacing up that day,” Tiafoe acknowledged. “The crossover is large. We're speaking about people who find themselves approach greater than what they do, proper? They're true celebrities who've finished so many nice issues. It's solely going to assist our recreation transfer ahead. Their followers possibly come to our sport and what have you ever. Folks watch tennis from all various kinds of demographics.”
Within the midst of a busy hardcourt season this summer season, Tiafoe has partnered with CLIF BAR and their new line, Caffeinated Assortment, to offer him that further enhance on the courtroom.
“The bar's been fueling me a ton, having the ability to assist me in lengthy, grueling matches and through practices and exercises,” he defined. “It's simply saved me strong and maintained my vitality all through.”
Frances Tiafoe X CLIF BAR Courtesy of CLIF BAR
CLIF BAR's new Caffeinated Assortment is available in two flavors: Vanilla Almond and Caramel Chocolate Chip.
Tiafoe famous having a wise go-to snack helpful helps him keep away from indulgence whereas touring as greatest as he can.
“Generally on the street, you could be enjoying some late matches,” Tiafoe stated. “In sure cities, eating places could be closed. You're going to be consuming late and then you definately're attempting to get better for the subsequent day. You're not going to sleep at sure occasions. It's positively tougher on the street, however on the similar time you wish to be good and get forward of it.”
Tiafoe added, “That's why it's good to have a strong workforce round you and, fortunately, manufacturers that make it even simpler.”
