Frances Tiafoe next will face Rafael Nadal. (Aly Song / Reuters)He guzzled pickle juice during changeovers, the better to keep from experiencing cramps in the Melbourne heat. And, after his latest hard-won victory, Frances Tiafoe ripped off his shirt, slapped his chest and roared like LeBron James. Why are you doing it?”What better way for American @FTiafoe to celebrate his first Grand Slam round of 16? And now, he’ll try to upend Nadal, who owns 17 major championships and is an opponent he has never faced.

Source: Washington Post January 20, 2019 15:44 UTC