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Tiafoe Falls After 2-0 Lead, Cites New Fitness Regimen

6/3/2026

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Frances Tiafoe lost to Matteo Arnaldi at the French Open after surrendering a two-sets-to-love, 4-1 lead, ending near 1 a.m.
His four-round run lasted almost 17 hours, with matches of under 3 hours, 4 h 43 m, 4 h, and 5 h 26 m.
He hired performance physiologist Mark Kovacs in late 2025 to revamp his training and conditioning.
Andy Roddick said the new physicality should limit the loss’s hangover.
John McEnroe said Tiafoe finally embraced maximal fitness.

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Story summary

Frances Tiafoe lost to Matteo Arnaldi at the French Open after surrendering a two-sets-to-love, 4-1 lead, ending near 1 a.m.
His four-round run lasted almost 17 hours, with matches of under 3 hours, 4 h 43 m, 4 h, and 5 h 26 m.
He hired performance physiologist Mark Kovacs in late 2025 to revamp his training and conditioning.
Andy Roddick said the new physicality should limit the loss’s hangover.
John McEnroe said Tiafoe finally embraced maximal fitness.