John Riordan: Tiafoe is the champion tennis and America need

Frances Tiafoe is the first black American since Arthur Ashe 50 years ago to reach the men's semi-finals of the US Open.
AMERICAN DREAM: Frances Tiafoe reacts after defeating Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the quarterfinals of the US Open. Picture: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

AMERICAN DREAM: Frances Tiafoe reacts after defeating Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Picture: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

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