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Upset Alert: Learner Tien Shocks Medvedev at Australian Open

11/26/2025

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Learner Tien, ranked outside the Top 100, stunned Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in a five-set thriller.
In Beijing, Medvedev retired with cramps while leading, and Learner Tien advanced to the final.
Daniil Medvedev won the Shanghai Masters match despite ongoing physical struggles.
The three matches underscored Learner Tien as a rising star and Medvedev's resilience.

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Story summary

Learner Tien, ranked outside the Top 100, stunned Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in a five-set thriller.
In Beijing, Medvedev retired with cramps while leading, and Learner Tien advanced to the final.
Daniil Medvedev won the Shanghai Masters match despite ongoing physical struggles.
The three matches underscored Learner Tien as a rising star and Medvedev's resilience.