Frances Tiafoe had some big name support for Monday’s US Open match.
As the Hyattsville, Maryland native took on tennis legend Rafael Nadal in the Round of 16, Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal was in the box to cheer him on.
Bradley Beal in DMV’s own Frances Tiafoe’s box at the US Open supporting in his Round of 16 matchup against Rafael Nadal 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Q7zLk7nqam
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) September 5, 2022
Fans enjoyed seeing Beal show love.
“Lol I thought this was him but wasn’t sure,” one viewer laughed.
Lol I thought this was him but wasn’t sure https://t.co/bQp0GSxIs6
— Muad’Vib (@Vibhishrag) September 5, 2022
“Tiafoe fighting hard too,” another fan said.
“I knew that was Beal. Supporting our hometown great at the US Open. That’s a real one right there,” another tweeted.
I knew that was Beal. Supporting our hometown great at the US Open. That’s a real one right there. 🔥🔥
— Theresa Miller 🏁 (@RealTheresaM) September 5, 2022
The 24-year-old Tiafoe finds himself up 2 sets to 1, with things noted at 3-3 in the fourth.