Maryland Tennis Star Frances Tiafoe Receives Citation From Gov. Moore At Statehouse

MARYLAND — Prince George's native and tennis star Frances Tiafoe met with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the statehouse this week.

"It’s an honor to meet Prince George’s County’s own Frances Tiafoe, and congratulate him on all his accomplishments on and off the court” Moore said. “His hard work and dedication is an inspiration for all Marylanders. On behalf of our entire administration, we wish him luck as he continues to change the way the world sees the game of tennis, one match at a time.”

Tiafoe was presented with a citation from the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates.

Tiafoe of Hyattsville became the first American man to make it to the U.S. Open semifinals since 2006. The son of immigrants from Sierra Leone, Tiafoe grew up playing at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park. His father was one of the laborers who built the facility and eventually became head custodian, converting an office into a home for him and his two sons.