This is September 5, 2022.
We are watching the legend of an American (Francis Tiafo) at the U.S. Open (Raphael Nadal).
The crowds were moving back and forth all night, as it took a long time since the United States beat anyone (not to mention legend). Before we watch Tiafoe try to win match points, we should understand his origin story, Rafa’s recent history and what this game might mean in the context of modern American tennis.