Tien Dominates Medvedev at AO 2026, Showcases Remarkable Growth
In a remarkable display of talent, 20-year-old Learner Tien triumphed over 11th seed Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open 2026. Tien won decisively with set scores of 6-4, 6-0, and 6-3. This victory propelled him into the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
Tien’s Historic Achievement at AO 2026
Tien’s win marks a significant milestone in his budding career. He is now the youngest player to reach the AO men’s quarterfinals since Nick Kyrgios did so in 2015. Additionally, he is the youngest American to achieve this feat since Andy Roddick reached the quarterfinals at the US Open in 2001.
Significance of Tien’s Victory
With this victory, Tien joins a notable group of American men—Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton—who have reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal before the age of 21 since the year 2000.
- Age at Achievement: 20 years old
- Opponent: Daniil Medvedev
- Set Scores: 6-4, 6-0, 6-3
- Previous Milestones: Youngest since Nick Kyrgios (2015)
- American Milestone: Youngest since Andy Roddick (2001)
Tien’s Reflections Post-Match
Following his victory, Tien expressed his joy on the court. “It feels amazing. It’s so special to do it here,” he stated. Tien emphasized the importance of the crowd’s support, noting, “Every year since I’ve been coming here, the crowd support has been amazing.” He acknowledged how much it means to perform in front of such enthusiastic fans.
This spectacular win sets up a highly anticipated quarterfinal matchup against Alexander Zverev, who was the finalist in the previous edition of the Australian Open. As Tien continues to break records, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how far this rising star can go in the tournament.
