Frances’ love for tennis was nurtured at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, MD., where his father, Frances Sr., served as head of maintenance. Frances Sr.’s role at the JTCC went beyo...
“I’m a guy who was given a chance — who wouldn’t have really had one — and look what I was able to do with it.” While Frances Sr. worked at the tennis center, Alphina played an equally important role ...
When Frances was 8 years old, Alphina took him and his brother on a trip to Sierra Leone to help foster a connection with their family history. The trip profoundly impacted Frances, who described it a...
“Huge moment for my family and I. To meet the president and First Lady of Sierra Leone,” he wrote. “Absolute honor and can’t wait to visit. Thanks for the opportunity.” Frances doesn't shy away fr...