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Frances Tiafoe posts prophetic message after Hailey Baptiste’s Madrid Open win
TL;DR
Frances Tiafoe shared an inspiring message after his friend Hailey Baptiste's victory at the Madrid Open. Despite being sidelined due to injury, Tiafoe continues to support Baptiste's rising career.
Key points
- Frances Tiafoe shared a message after Hailey Baptiste's win
- Tiafoe is injured and not playing in the 2026 Madrid Open
- Both Tiafoe and Baptiste are from Washington, DC
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Mutua Madrid Open
Tennis fans know that Frances Tiafoe and Hailey Baptiste are close friends with plenty in common.
Both are from the Washington, DC area. Tiafoe’s twin brother Franklin also served as Baptiste’s coach in 2025.
The injured Tiafoe is sitting out the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. However, he is like the rest of the American tennis fan base, watching Baptiste’s career explode in real time.
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What Tiafoe wrote
Tiafoe posted a photo of Baptiste celebrating the win with the John 13:7 Bible verse: “You may not know now…but later you’ll understand.”
Audio of the verse is also shared (but not in Tiafoe’s voice) with the explanation of staying patient and steadfast and keeping eyes on God.
Tiafoe, 28, has always been a big brother figure to the 24-year-old Baptiste so this is consistent with something an older sibling or mentor would say in the situation.
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Q&A
What did Frances Tiafoe say after Hailey Baptiste's Madrid Open win?
Frances Tiafoe posted a prophetic message celebrating Hailey Baptiste's victory at the Madrid Open, expressing his support for her success.
Why is Frances Tiafoe not participating in the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open?
Frances Tiafoe is sitting out the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open due to an injury.
What is the relationship between Frances Tiafoe and Hailey Baptiste?
Frances Tiafoe and Hailey Baptiste are close friends from the Washington, DC area, and Tiafoe's twin brother served as Baptiste's coach.
