Teen Tennis Sensation: Learner Tien Stuns Medvedev at Australian Open

Learner Tien, a 19-year-old American qualifier, caused a major upset at the Australian Open by defeating Daniil Medvedev. After a grueling five-set match, Tien enjoyed a celebratory pizza. This victory marks Tien as the youngest American to reach the third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, showcasing a new era of teenage talent.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Melbourne | Updated: 17-01-2025 10:22 IST | Created: 17-01-2025 10:22 IST
Teen Tennis Sensation: Learner Tien Stuns Medvedev at Australian Open
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Learner Tien pulled off an unexpected victory at the Australian Open, defeating three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match, advancing to the third round.

The 19-year-old American qualifier celebrated his triumph with a pizza, highlighting his youthful spirit after the exhausting nearly five-hour duel.

Tien's win makes him the youngest American man to reach such a stage at this tournament since Pete Sampras in 1990, signaling an emerging wave of teenage talent in tennis.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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