Frances Tiafoe is currently competing in the Citi DC Open, but off the court, his girlfriend Ayan Broomfield has become the center of attention. Tiafoe and his doubles partner Ben Shelton were eliminated in the Round of 16, losing to John Peers and Matthew Ebden by scores of 7-6 (7-3), 6-3.
Tiafoe is set to compete in his singles match on Wednesday, July 23. Prior to this, Broomfield shared a striking photo of herself on Instagram on Monday, July 21, wearing a white strapless mini dress featuring a textured finish and a fringe hem.
In another image, Broomfield was seen standing close to Tiafoe, who wrapped his arm around her waist while posing by a sunlit window. She captioned the photo:
“I did well outfit.”
This moment comes as Maryland native Tiafoe prepares for the men’s singles first round of the Citi DC Open, taking place in his hometown of Washington, D.C.
Frances Tiafoe Reflects on Returning Home to Compete in the North American Hardcourt Season
Following a disappointing early exit at Wimbledon after a four-set loss to Cameron Norrie in the second round, Frances Tiafoe is eager to regain momentum at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The tournament’s location near his home offers him a familiar and supportive environment to do so.
Discussing his feelings about competing in Washington, D.C., Tiafoe shared:
“It’s just great to be back home. I think people take that for granted … I know everyone from security and everyone and staff for so long, and everyone’s so excited to see me. A lot of ‘I’m proud of you’ and ‘Keep going,’ and kids and stuff.” —Frances Tiafoe, Tennis Star
He expressed deep affection for the area, noting that he even declined an invitation to travel to Paris for the Summer Games to prioritize playing in front of his local supporters.
“I love this area wholeheartedly, man. It’s shaped me into the person I am today. To be able to see what a tournament has been, to now be the face of the event, you know, it’s incredible.” —Frances Tiafoe, Tennis Star
Upcoming Singles Match and Future Prospects at the Citi DC Open
While Tiafoe has yet to advance in the doubles competition, his singles debut remains imminent, though his opponent has not been announced. His performance at this hometown event could mark an important turning point after recent setbacks on the ATP tour.
The support from his local community and his significant connection to Washington, D.C., provide Tiafoe with a unique opportunity to build confidence and demonstrate resilience during the North American hardcourt swing.