At just 19-years-old, Learner Tien is making tennis history. Ranked No. 121 globally, Tien has become the first American male to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 2007, and the youngest American teen to defeat a top five opponent in a major since Pete Sampras did in 1990. He achieved a remarkable upset at the Australian Open by overcoming world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev in an intense match that went on for almost five hours. Tien quickly transitioned from high school tennis to college competition at USC before stepping into the professional realm. His historic win is part of a broader trend of teens dominating at this year’s Grand Slam tournament, signifying the rise of a new gen in the sport. (WSJ)
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