Frances Tiafoe survived an early scare Friday afternoon to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open. 

After dropping the first set, the rising American tennis star rallied to beat Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) in the third round. 

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Tiafoe will next face the winner of Zhang Hijikata-Rinky Hijikata in what will be his fourth consecutive year competing in the U.S. Open’s Round of 16. 

Frances Tiafoe survived an early scare Friday afternoon to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open.{ai:summary}<p>Frances Tiafoe overcomes early setback to reach U.S. Open Round of 16, facing winner of Zhang Hijikata-Rinky Hijikata. #sports</p>

Frances Tiafoe avoids early scare to beat Adrian Mannarino, reach Round of 16

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