America's Frances Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal

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Reached the quarterfinals of the US Open for the first time. [{ "selector": ".iedrt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zxast-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".qdcxs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".oqanx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ztamq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-379px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ucizq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 22px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Playing at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 24-year-old defeated Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a full three hours, 31 minutes.

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After claiming the first set and losing the second, Tiafoe made a stunning comeback to clinch the thirdIn a tight fourth set, the Spaniard scored first to lead 3-1. [{ "selector": ".ugbnr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".mnemw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xkjad-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xxulz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".gznrm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".fkaqc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 25px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

He swung freely and held his nerve, cruising off five straight games to seal a historic win

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Francis Tiafoe said on Monday evening, his biggest victory so far

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The loss finished the Spaniard's offered for a record-expanding 23rd significant singles title.

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Nadal was 31-2 in majors against the Americans entering Monday's match

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America's Frances Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal

Francis Tiafoe

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Playing at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 24-year-old defeated Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a full three hours, 31 minutes.

He swung freely and held his nerve, cruising off five straight games to seal a historic win

Francis Tiafoe said on Monday evening, his biggest victory so far

The loss finished the Spaniard's offered for a record-expanding 23rd significant singles title.

Nadal was 31-2 in majors against the Americans entering Monday's match

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