Frances Tiafoe advanced past Rei Sakamoto 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 in straight sets at US Open.
Frances Tiafoe advanced past Rei Sakamoto 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 in straight sets at US Open.
The largest set margin came in set 1, which Frances Tiafoe took 6-3.
| Result | Frances Tiafoe beat Rei Sakamoto 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | US Open |
| Surface | Hard |
| Date | 2026-09-02 |
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Tiafoe | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Rei Sakamoto | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
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