Frances Tiafoe surprises Washington Commanders | ATP Tour

Frances Tiafoe

Can Tiafoe inspire Washington Commanders to first win of season?

American received loud reception from NFL side

September 15, 2024

When you are searching for your first win of the season, a visit from Frances Tiafoe could be just what you need.

NFL team Washington Commanders lost it’s opening match of the new campaign last week but were given a boost ahead of their second match against New York Giants when Tiafoe surprised the team on Saturday during their pre-match meeting.

Amazing energy in the room after bringing Frances (@FTiafoe) as a surprise to the @Commanders team meeting today! pic.twitter.com/vtjiIhr4fy

— Mark Ein (@Markein) September 14, 2024

The team were watching a motivating video of Tiafoe enjoying success at the US Open when the two-time Flushing Meadows semi-finalist made an appearance. The 26-year-old received a raucous reception from the players before he spoke to the team.

Tiafoe, who is from Hyattsville, Maryland, is an avid supporter of the Commanders and regularly supports the team from afar when travelling on the ATP Tour. He will be hoping his words of encouragement will help guide the Commanders to their first win of the season on Sunday night.

On court, the No. 14 player in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin is aiming to finish the year well in an aim to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time.