The tennis gods have a cruel sense of humor sometimes. Just ask Frances Tiafoe, who walked into Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday carrying the hopes of American tennis fans on his shoulders, only to walk out with his tail between his legs after a straight-sets beatdown that nobody saw coming.

The Upset That Broke Hearts Nationwide

Picture this: You’re Tiafoe, a two-time US Open semifinalist who’s made this tournament your personal playground. You’re facing Jan-Lennard Struff , a 35-year-old German who had to win three qualifying matches just to get a spot in the main draw. Struff served up a masterclass in how to ruin someone’s day, dismantling Tiafoe 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) in a performance that had tennis fans across America reaching for the remote control faster than you could say “upset sp

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