It was Valentine’s Day yesterday — a perfect occasion to show love with thoughtful gifts! And when it comes to Frances Tiafoe, he’s no different from a modern-day Romeo. The American pro was never going to let this opportunity go. On this special day, Frances decided to surprise his long-time girlfriend Ayan Broomfield with heartfelt gifts, making the occasion even more special for her. But what did he gift her?
Both Tiafoe and Broomfield have been dating since 2015, after meeting in the early stages of their respective careers. At the time, Tiafoe had just turned pro but was yet to make a mark on the ATP circuit. A year later, he broke into the top 100 in the world rankings. Broomfield, on the other hand, was competing professionally back then and was ranked 467th in women’s doubles.
The demands of their respective careers frequently necessitated residence on opposite coasts, hindering their ability to maintain proximity. However, in 2020, Broomfield graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a degree in women’s studies and settled in LA to focus on building her pro career. Ever since she has remained a firm supporter of Tiafoe’s tennis journey until now. And, on this Valentine’s Day, Tiafoe showered some extra love with gifts and Valentine’s essentials!
The 27-year-old shared a video on his Instagram story, showing the various items he gifted to his beloved Broomfield. Among the gifts were a bouquet of red roses, a balloon imprinted with “I love you,” and a teddy bear. A set of perfect gifts for his Valentine, isn’t it?
Well, Ayan Broomfield has consistently been a pillar of support for Frances Tiafoe, standing by him through both the highs and lows of his career. Take, for example, 2022, when Tiafoe made history by becoming the first Black American man to reach the US Open semifinals since ‘Arthur Ashe’ in 1972. And just a year later, in June 2023, Tiafoe cracked the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time. Broomfield was in attendance to celebrate these extraordinary achievements. She commemorated his achievements with a heartfelt social media post, which contained a series of screenshots highlighting his milestones and demonstrating her steadfast support.
“TOP 10 IN THE WORLD! I started taking screenshots of different moments and accomplishments a few years ago in anticipation of this day. I can’t post them all but I think this tells the story pretty well. I am so proud of you,” Broomfield wrote in her Instagram post. However, her love and support for Tiafoe does not just end there.
“We’ll actually sit down and work together” — Broomfield opened up about the way she encourages Tiafoe
In a relationship, constant support is just as crucial as love, especially for professional players, who face frequent ups and downs in their careers. Competitive endeavors often involve significant emotional peaks and troughs, a factor mitigated considerably by the presence of steadfast encouragement. Broomfield, after being in a relationship with Tiafoe for 10 years, continues to be that solid pillar of support for him day in and day out.
Broomfield’s consistent belief in Tiafoe and her dedication to standing by his side through thick and thin is a perfect example of how modern-day relationships should be – built on trust, mutual respect, and, most importantly, unshakeable support.
Remember last year’s US Open? Tiafoe had an extraordinary run in the tournament, making it to the semis. Unfortunately, he was edged out in a five-set thriller by the eventual finalist American No. 1 Taylor Fritz, ending his incredible tournament journey. However, after Tiafoe’s hard-fought QF win over Grigor Dimitrov, Broomfield shared her thoughts on her relationship with the American pro.
In an interview with Essence Magazine, which aired on September 4th, the inactive WTA star said, “I think for me, I’m blessed to have a tennis background. So when he’s going through things, we don’t just talk about it on the surface level like, ‘You can win next time.’ We’ll actually sit down and work together and break down what’s going on. And I think that’s something that is unique to our relationship is the ability to go deeper and the ability to actually talk about what it is that he’s doing well, what it is that he’s not doing well.”
Continuing further, Broomfield added, “But what has helped is just being able to analyze the sport and not make it a bigger deal than it is when he is not doing well and then remaining humble and making sure that we’re staying analytical when he is doing well. Because tennis is a very up-and-down sport, and if you don’t stay grounded and centered through all the ups and downs, it just becomes not only a physical roller coaster but also an emotional one and we don’t want that”
The love between the two is extraordinary, serving as a powerful example for the couples around. Their commitment to one another, despite demanding careers, offers a blueprint for how to balance personal and professional life.
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