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American tennis star Frances Tiafoe has paid tribute to Sierra Leone by wearing a kit designed in the national colours of the West African country, honouring his family roots.
Tiafoe, whose parents are both Sierra Leonean, said the design reflects pride in his heritage and the journey that shaped his career. The outfit incorporates Sierra Leone’s national colours as a symbol of identity and gratitude.
His parents, Constant Tiafoe and Alphina Kamara, fled the civil war in Sierra Leone and arrived in the United States in 1993. Frances Tiafoe was later born in 1998 in Hyattsville, Maryland. The couple met in Washington, DC, after arriving separately in the US and went on to raise their family under difficult circumstances.
Tiafoe has often spoken about his upbringing and the sacrifices made by his parents, with his father taking on demanding jobs and his mother working as a nurse to support him and his twin brother as they pursued their dreams.
The 26-year-old has consistently expressed pride in his Sierra Leonean background, frequently referencing it in interviews and public appearances. His latest kit, designed by sportswear brand Lululemon, continues that tradition.
Tiafoe is expected to debuted the kit at the Australian Open, further spotlighting his heritage on one of tennis’ biggest stages.
