Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia’s 3rd round since Sampras
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia’s 3rd round since Sampras

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, upsetting a racket-tossing Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6 in a match that began Thursday night and ended in the wee hours of Friday. I always go on the court believing that there’s a chance I can win,” said Tien, who showed up at his news conference toting a white cardboard box with a pepperoni pizza. I wish you could be here, too.” The left-handed Tien played fearlessly and almost flawlessly for stretches, surprisingly getting the better of lengthy exchanges at the baseline: Across the first two sets, he won 32 of the 51 points that lasted nine or more strokes, even coming out on top on one that went 45 shots and another that lasted 32. Tien reached two junior Grand Slam singles finals in 2023, at the Australian Open and U.S. Open, and played one semester of college tennis at Southern California before turning pro that year.

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ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title
2 months, 1 week ago

ATP Rankings: Medvedev slips, Paul makes Top 10 debut as Sinner stays on top after Australian Open 2025 title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner continued to occupy the No. 1 spot in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday after winning his second straight Australian Open title. READ | Double Australian Open champion Sinner wants to match hardcourt successes on grass and clay USA’s Tommy Paul, who lost to Zverev in the quarterfinals, jumped two spots to make his Top 10 debut. …

California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open’s 4th round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids. “I remember my whole friend group, we were like, ‘Oh, my God, it’s Learner.’ He was always way better,” said Michelsen, who added a third-round victory over No. …

California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open's 4th round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open's 4th round

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tien, now 19, and Michelsen, 20, are close friends, …

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

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Australian Open: Learner Tien becomes youngest man in last 16 since Nadal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Learner Tien becomes youngest man in last 16 since Nadal

The Hindu  

American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet 7-6 6-3 6-3 on Saturday, continuing the teenager's fairytale run at Melbourne Park. Tien's win in the battle of lefthanders came two days after he pulled off the upset of the tournament by beating former …

Australian Open 2025: Tien the youngest man to reach last 16 at Melbourne Park since Nadal
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Tien the youngest man to reach last 16 at Melbourne Park since Nadal

The Hindu  

American qualifier Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years as he beat an ailing Corentin Moutet 7-6 6-3 6-3 on Saturday, continuing the teenager’s fairytale run at Melbourne Park. Less than two months after his 19th birthday, Tien already had the more experienced Moutet’s measure before the French world number 69 …

The American teenager who pulled off a tennis upset for the ages
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The American teenager who pulled off a tennis upset for the ages

Live Mint  

During the fourth set of his marathon Australian Open match against one of the world’s top tennis players, 19-year-old Learner Tien had just one thing on his mind. “In every match," Tien liked to tell him, “I’m always going to save one set point and I’m always going to save one match point." That makes this year’s Australian Open just …

Australian Open: Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in late-night epic
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in late-night epic

The Hindu  

Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev was dumped out in the Australian Open second round by 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien in a massive Melbourne shock at close to 3:00 am Friday. In his debut Australian Open, the American ranked 121 stunned the world number five 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6 in a nailbiter and faces France's Corentin Moutet in the next …

Learner Tien celebrates Australian Open five-set win over Daniil Medvedev with pizza
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Learner Tien celebrates Australian Open five-set win over Daniil Medvedev with pizza

ABC  

You've just defeated three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in an exhausting five-set match that didn't finish until almost 3am. Australian Open live Photo shows Aryna Sabalenka prepares to serve Superstars Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are in action at Melbourne Park as the Australian Open moves into day six. "I think coming into my match …

Australian Open: Medvedev falls to the Tien dream
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: Medvedev falls to the Tien dream

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A comment made in jest on Tuesday was nearly proven true on Thursday by Daniil Medvedev. The world No.5 needed five sets to get the better of 418th ranked wild card Kasidit Samrej of Thailand in their first round match of the Australian Open on January 14. “So why play one hour 30, I need minimum three hours to …

Learner becomes master: Meet 19-year-old Learner Tien who stunned Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Learner becomes master: Meet 19-year-old Learner Tien who stunned Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Learner Tien is making his Australian Open debut this year and he hasn't taken too long to make the world sit up and take notice. The 19-year-old is playing a Grand Slam for just the second time in his career and he defeated last year's runner up and 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in a second round match that …

Australian Open 2025: Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in late night showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in late night showdown

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev was dumped out in the Australian Open second round early Friday morning by 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien in a massive Melbourne shock. It was a meek exit for Russia’s former world number one Medvedev, who has lost three of the last four finals at Melbourne Park including to Jannik Sinner in 2024. The 2021 US …

Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia's 3rd round since Sampras
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Learner Tien beats Daniil Medvedev and is the youngest US man in Australia's 3rd round since Sampras

The Independent  

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Daniil Medvedev, 2024 Australian Open runner-up, suffers shock 2nd-round exit; knocked out by qualifier in epic 5-setter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev, 2024 Australian Open runner-up, suffers shock 2nd-round exit; knocked out by qualifier in epic 5-setter

Hindustan Times  

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev, on Thursday, suffered a shocking second-round exit at the 2025 Australian Open. Russia's Daniil Medvedev speaks to the umpire during his men's singles match against USA's Learner Tien on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2025 Tien, ranked 121 in the world, bounced back from a break down in …

Australian Open: American teen Learner Tien knocks out Daniil Medvedev in big upset
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open: American teen Learner Tien knocks out Daniil Medvedev in big upset

India Today  

19-year-old Learner Tien pulled off a massive heist after beating World No.5 Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025. On Thursday, January 16, the teenage sensation took four hours and 48 minutes to beat Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6 at the Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open 2025, Day 5 Updates Medvedev, …

Meet Learner Tien: The teenager who stunned Daniil Medvedev in marathon clash
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Learner Tien: The teenager who stunned Daniil Medvedev in marathon clash

India Today  

For Learner Tien, Thursday, January 16, was special after he defeated three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025. Coming into the main draw after taking part in the qualifiers, Tien took almost five hours to beat Russia’s Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6 at the Margaret Court Arena. Australian Open …

American teenager Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in nearly 3 a.m. finish at the Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

American teenager Learner Tien stuns Daniil Medvedev in nearly 3 a.m. finish at the Australian Open

CNN  

CNN — American teenager Learner Tien produced arguably the biggest shock of the Australian Open so far as he defeated last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev in five sets, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6. The Irvine, California, native becomes the youngest American to reach the third round of the Australian Open since Pete Sampras 35 years ago. With his first victory …

Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud out of Australian Open 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud out of Australian Open 2025

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud was sent spinning out of the Australian Open as Czech teenager Jakub Mensik pulled off an impressive 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 upset under the lights at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday. Rangy 19-year-old Mensik, the 2022 boy’s singles finalist at Melbourne Park, sealed the match in style with a searing forehand winner to push the three-times Grand Slam …

Australian Open: Meet Jakub Mensik, the 19-year-old who stunned Casper Ruud
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Australian Open: Meet Jakub Mensik, the 19-year-old who stunned Casper Ruud

India Today  

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Daniil Medvedev destroys TV camera attached to net during five-set Australian Open win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev destroys TV camera attached to net during five-set Australian Open win

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev used his racket to smash a tiny camera attached to the net at the Australian Open while he was trailing someone ranked 418th before eventually avoiding a monumental upset and winning 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. 5-seeded Medvedev earned the title at the 2021 U.S. Open and is …

Learner Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semifinal duel
3 months, 1 week ago

Learner Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semifinal duel

The Hindu  

Learner Tien set up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on Friday by knocking out top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils. It was great to rebound and have a good match after getting chopped by Joao Fonseca yesterday,” said Tien who avenged a loss to Fils in the first round of …

Djokovic advances to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis
2 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic advances to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 at the Adelaide International on Friday to set up a semifinal with Daniil Medvedev. The combined ATP-WTA event is a warmup for this year’s Australian Open, which the top-seeded Djokovic missed last year after being barred from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. Medvedev, the runner-up last year to Rafael …

US Open: Casper Ruud into Final and Brink of World Top Ranking
2 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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Medvedev overtakes Djokovic in rankings
3 years, 1 month ago

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China Daily  

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Medvedev is 27th No. 1 in ATP rankings, overtaking Djokovic
3 years, 1 month ago

Medvedev is 27th No. 1 in ATP rankings, overtaking Djokovic

Associated Press  

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ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one
3 years, 1 month ago

ATP Rankings: Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one

Firstpost  

US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, to rise to the top of the ATP rankings Paris, France: Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game’s “Big Four” of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy …

US Open: British men's No 1 Dan Evans bows out in fourth round against second seed Daniil Medvedev
3 years, 6 months ago

US Open: British men's No 1 Dan Evans bows out in fourth round against second seed Daniil Medvedev

Daily Mail  

Dan Evans last night learned first hand why Daniil Medvedev is the man most likely to stop Novak Djokovic at this US Open. The scruffy Russian, all arms and legs but a remarkable athlete, ushered the British number one to the exit door in what was his first appearance in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. British No 1 Evans …

Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev, 6-foot-11 Reilly Opelka reach Toronto final
3 years, 7 months ago

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India TV News  

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic downs frail Daniil Medvedev for record-extending ninth title
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic downs frail Daniil Medvedev for record-extending ninth title

The Independent  

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Daniil Medvedev clinches first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati
5 years, 7 months ago

Daniil Medvedev clinches first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev continued his fine form at the Western & Southern Open, beating David Goffin in the final to clinch his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title. @DaniilMedwed notches the biggest title of his career, downing Goffin 7-6, 6-4 for the @cincytennispic.twitter.com/1DQQOhqMmS — ATP Tour August 18, 2019 However, Goffin – the 16th seed – responded to break back, only to …

On a day of close calls, Dimitrov fends off McDonald in 5th
7 years, 2 months ago

On a day of close calls, Dimitrov fends off McDonald in 5th

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It was quite a predicament for Grigor Dimitrov, still basking in his triumph at the ATP Finals as he entered his second-round match at the Australian Open against a young American who had never won a tour-level match before qualifying for the first major of the season. McDonald broke Dimitrov’s serve three times in the fourth set …

Sydney International: Qualifier Daniil Medvedev fights off home favourite Alex de Minaur to win first title
7 years, 2 months ago

Sydney International: Qualifier Daniil Medvedev fights off home favourite Alex de Minaur to win first title

Firstpost  

In the men’s final at Sydney International, Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev beat 18-year-old Australian Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 7-5. Sydney: Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev fought off tigerish Australian youngster Alex de Minaur to win his first ATP Tour title at the Sydney International on Saturday. It was 21-year-old Medvedev’s seventh win this week, giving him solid preparation for next …

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