Michelle Obama supports Tiafoe in US Open semifinals

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Published September 10, 2022 12:03 AM

By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama waved her arms in the air and yelled, “Let’s go, Foe!” Down on the U.S. Open court below, Frances Tiafoe was pleased to see he had a new fan. The former first lady had a seat in the front row behind the baseline to watch the American play Friday night in the semifinals in Arthur Ashe Stadium. She gave him a thumbs-up and a shoutout when she was shown on the video screens. After the match, he got to speak with Mrs. Obama and they walked out through the tunnel from the court together.

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