Frances Tiafoe faced Lorenzo Musetti in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match. He moved quickly. He controlled the tempo all match. Tiafoe also organized a celebration off the court. He set up a surprise birthday event in Cincinnati for his girlfriend, Ayan Broomfield. He managed the party details while getting ready for his match.
The plan succeeded. Broomfield cried when she discovered the setup. She had surgery a few days before the party. Tiafoe organized everything while taking part in the tournament. He handled both commitments at once.