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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Meredith Clark

Frances Tiafoe says seeing Michelle Obama at US Open was ‘best’ part of the tournament

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While Frances Tiafoe had an incredible run at the US Open, the American tennis player has revealed that seeing former first lady Michelle Obama in the stands was the best part of the tournament for him.

"Tons of different emotions, obviously. Best two weeks of my life, but probably the best thing is seeing the first lady Michelle Obama after the match," he told Good Morning America host Robin Roberts on Monday. "I was on the one changeover and I looked and she looked at me – and then when they announced her and seeing the crowd erupt, that was pretty impactful."

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