Frances Tiafoe, the defending champion, advanced to the semifinals of the US Clay Court Championships in Houston after defeating Jordan Thompson in a quarterfinal match. Tiafoe won the match in straight sets, with scores of 7-6(8) and 6-4. The victory marks Tiafoe's sixth consecutive win in Houston. The semifinals will see [3] Tiafoe facing Darderi, while [1] Shelton will compete against [4] Etcheverry.
Houston, ready for takeoff! 🚀 @FTiafoe defeats Thompson 7-6(8), 6-4 securing a spot in the semis! #USClay https://t.co/VYpZY7zxCR
Back on the come up 💪 Defending Houston champion @FTiafoe brings his best to hold off Thompson 7-6(8) 6-4 in a QF thriller! #USClay https://t.co/ET0kZnA7Bx
On fine form ✨ Tiafoe cements his place in the semi-finals after defeating Thompson in straight sets 🧱 @mensclaycourt | #USClay https://t.co/BxG2RD9g3M
The defending champ wins his sixth straight match in Houston! Frances Tiafoe beats Thompson 7-6(8), 6-4 👏 Semifinals: [1] Shelton vs. [4] Etcheverry [3] Tiafoe vs. Darderi https://t.co/vS8kg91Swd
Tiebreak madness 🤯 @FTiafoe takes the first set 7-6(8) against Thompson. #USClay https://t.co/g3mw71YM5o