Overview

• Frances Tiafoe secured a spot in the US Open quarterfinals after defeating Australia's Alexei Popyrin.
• During his post-match interview, Tiafoe expressed his admiration for actor Tony Goldwyn, who was in attendance.
• Goldwyn, known for his role in 'Scandal,' was at the match with fellow cast members and creator Shonda Rhimes.
• Tiafoe's tribute highlighted his and his girlfriend's fandom of the TV show 'Scandal.'
• This marks Tiafoe's third consecutive year reaching the US Open quarterfinals.