Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player whose energetic style made him a crowd favourite at the US Open in New York. His profile rose sharply in 2022 when he beat Rafael Nadal on the way to the semifinals, and he reached the last four again in 2024. Short clips named for his Open appearances circulate among tennis fans on social video and soundboards, reused whenever his celebrations, momentum swings or underdog runs become the focus of a highlight or reaction edit.