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Tien Shocks Medvedev, Emerges as Tennis Rising Star

10/4/2025

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Learner Tien, 19, has a breakout 2025 season, including upset of Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open.
He reached his first tour-level final at China Open, defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Medvedev.
He is 5-2 against top-10 this year, behind only Alcaraz and Sinner.
Ranked No. 36 with a 23-21 record; Masters 1000 win and Acapulco form praised by John Fitzgerald.

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Story summary

Learner Tien, 19, has a breakout 2025 season, including upset of Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open.
He reached his first tour-level final at China Open, defeating Lorenzo Musetti and Medvedev.
He is 5-2 against top-10 this year, behind only Alcaraz and Sinner.
Ranked No. 36 with a 23-21 record; Masters 1000 win and Acapulco form praised by John Fitzgerald.