Frances Tiafoe has rubbed shoulders with plenty of celebrities thanks to his tennis career.
But he admitted to being just a little starstruck after meeting billionaire songstress Taylor Swift in November.
Instagram @bigfoe1998Kelce joined Swift, Tiafoe and his girlfriend after a record-equalling TD[/caption]
Tiafoe watched the Kansas City Chiefs edge the Denver Broncos 16-14 at Arrowhead Stadium with his fellow tennis star girlfriend Ayan Broomfield.
The world No.18 revealed he wasn’t a Swiftie but says the megastar was a lot of fun.
“We go into this suite, and the first person we see in this suite is Taylor,” he told Tennis TV.
“We were drinking all day together. She was so cool. One of the most humble people for who she is. Super down to earth. Hopefully, we can do that again.
“It’s crazy because, you know like, I’m not even saying I’m a Swiftie, but like, I appreciate greatness so much. Seeing how cool she was, she’s got my ultimate respect.”
It appears that the feeling was mutual as Swift — in town to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce in action — said she was keen to catch Tiafoe’s defeat to fellow American Taylor Fritz in the US Open semi-finals earlier that year.
“And she was like, ‘Trav loves you,’” he added.
Canadian tennis player Broomfield gave fans a glimpse of their dream day on Instagram.
The 27-year-old and Tiafoe posed with Swift and Kelce in the plush suite.
They also met Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany — another NFL power couple.
Instagram @bigfoe1998Tiafoe praised Swift’s tennis knowledge after the meeting[/caption]
Instagram @bigfoe1998Patrick and Brittany Mahomes also met the tennis duo[/caption]
“I was talking to my friend a few weeks ago about wanting to experience a chiefs game,” Broomfield wrote. “And look at frances overhearing the conversation and making it happen.”
The Chiefs — who were chasing a third successive Super Bowl win at the time — are a big draw for celebs these days.
Flavor Flav and Jason Sudeikis were also at the game to watch Kelce tie Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs touchdown record.
Tiafoe and Broomfield might be left disappointed if they visit Arrowhead again next season.
Kelce is considering retirement, meaning Swift may not be visiting any more games.
Reports suggested the Chiefs had tabled a March 14 deadline for a decision with Kelce due a bonus of around $11 million next month.
But general manager Brett Veach insists the team is being patient.
“As far as I’m concerned, there is no deadline,” he said.
Veach thinks Kelce will ultimately decide to run it back for at least one more season.
“He was fired up about being here,” he added. “He has one more year under contract.
“We left it at he’d be back and we’re excited to have him back.”
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